Richard J. "Ricky" Jenkins

Richard J. Jenkins, age 71, after an extended illness, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family in Glen St. Mary, FL.
He was born on September 11, 1953, to Arrie Lee (Blankinship) and Hiram M. "Buster" Jenkins in Lake City, FL where he was raised. He was a lifelong member of Lantern Park Baptist Church in Lake City, FL.
He graduated from Columbia County High School in 1971 and attended Florida Gateway College, formerly Lake City Community College, and pursued a career in Land Surveying and Mapping. In 1987 he became a Licensed Professional Land Surveyor. He has been a Partner at LD Bradley Land Surveyors for the last 30 years.
Ricky was a devoted Husband, Father, Papa and a true friend to so many. He loved spending time outdoors; hunting, fishing, boating, or just riding in the woods looking for arrowheads. His favorite time however was spent with his family.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Billy Jenkins. Survivors include his beloved wife of 43 years, Cindy; son, Jeremy Jenkins (Ashley) of Glen St. Mary; daughter Jessica Jenkins (Erika) of Macclenny, FL., sister Rita Cox (Gordon) of Lake City, FL; grandchildren Abby Craig, Kelsey Holtom (Pacey), Macey Jenkins; several nieces, great nieces and nephews, and many other dear family and friends.
A funeral service for Ricky will be conducted on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the Gateway-Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel with Elder Arnold Johns officiating. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation on Thursday evening, August 14, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations please be considered Haven Hospice. Arrangements are under the direction and care of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. US HWY 441, Lake City, FL, 32025, 386-752-1954. Please leave words of comfort for the family at www.gatewayforestlawn.com.