Gary Wayne Jenkins, 66, of Adel, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024 at MeryOne Medical Center in Des Moines.
Gary was born in Des Moines on May 3, 1957 to Leo Jenkins and Mary (Brower) Jenkins. He was raised in Adel and was a lifelong resident of the area and attended school at ADM. Gary was an avid collector and admirer of Mopar muscle cars and loved going to drag racing events with his entire family. In his free time, Gary enjoyed anything to do with spending time outdoors in nature. He especially enjoyed hunting as well as fishing and camping. When he wasn’t outdoors, he liked to watch old western movies on tv. Gary was also a huge animal lover and was known to never turn away a cat or a dog that needed a loving companion. He will be remembered as a loving and caring son, brother, and friend to many.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents; Ted and Minnie Jenkins and Guy and Ruth Brower, and his sister; Sandra Jenkins.
Gary is survived by his brothers; Michael Jenkins and Shawn Jenkins, as well as many cousins.
A graveside service for Gary will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday April 12, 2024 at Oakdale Cemetery in Adel. Online condolences can be made to the family at caldwellparrish.com.
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