Robert "Bob" Lee Jenkins

A True Biker, Proud Vietnam Veteran, Musician, Craftsman, and a Man Who Loved Fiercely

Robert Lee Jenkins, affectionately known as Bob, was never a man who followed the crowd. He lived life on his own terms, stood firmly by what he believed, and never apologized for being exactly who he was.

Some might remember Bob as a hard man to get along with. But those who truly knew him understood that sometimes he was simply testing you, seeing what you were made of. If you passed that test, you discovered one of the coolest, funniest, most loyal men you could ever hope to know.

Bob didn’t take nonsense from anyone, and he certainly wasn’t afraid to tell you exactly what he thought. But underneath

that tough exterior was a man with an enormous heart.

Bob was a proud Vietnam veteran, a gifted carpenter, and a true biker through and through. His love for Harley-Davidson motorcycles wasn’t just a hobby; it was part of who he was. The freedom of the open road, the rumble of a Harley, and the brotherhood of the biker lifestyle spoke to his independent spirit.

He was also a devoted Beatles fanatic who could play a mean guitar. Music brought him tremendous joy, and he loved sharing that joy with the people around him. Whether he was playing his guitar, tellingstories, or making someone laugh, Bob had a way of turning ordinary moments into unforgettable memories.

Bob was a man who always had a lesson to teach. Sometimes those lessons came through words, sometimes through experiences, and sometimes through the simple act of letting you figure things out for yourself. He believed life was meant to be lived, explored, and understood firsthand.

His darling daughter, Jessica Jenkins, remembers growing up by the lake, where her daddy taught her about the outdoors and what it meant to live off the land. They fished, hiked, rode bicycles, and explored the world together. Those weren’t simply childhood activities; they were lessons in independence, curiosity, courage, and appreciating the beauty of nature.

He also introduced Jessica to the music that would become part of the soundtrack of her life. One of her most treasured memories is listening to the Beatles’ “Octopus’s Garden” with her daddy. As a little girl, she could imagine the two of them actually escaping into that magical underwater world together. Even today, that song holds a piece of her childhood and a piece of her father’s heart.

His son, Shane Jenkins, knew another side of Bob. Fathers sometimes raise their sons differently than their daughters, hoping to teach them strength, toughness, and pride. Bob was no exception. But beyond those lessons were countless moments of laughter, companionship, and simply hanging out together. Shane

remembers the joy of spending time with his dad, sharing stories, laughing, and discovering just how cool his father really was. Their bond was built through those moments, memories Shane will carry with him forever.

And then there was Annie. For 35 years, Bob shared an extraordinary love with his beloved Annie, Gari Zegan. They were, in so many ways, made for each other. Their love was the kind that didn’t need to be explained. You only had to see them together to understand it. Anyone fortunate enough to witness the way they looked at one another, cared for one another, or simply existed in each other’s company could see that what they shared was something rare. It was the kind of love that could bring a tear to your eye. Annie once spoke of believing that she had a purpose in this life. When she and Bob found each other, that purpose became beautifully clear. They had found their person, their home, and a love that would carry them through 35 years together.

Bob had a special way of loving and protecting the women in his life. He wanted them to feel safe, cherished, and cared for. He might have been tough with the rest of the world, but the people he held closest knew the tenderness behind that strength.

As his journey drew toward its end, Bob wanted to be surrounded by the two women who held such special places in his heart: his beloved Annie and his darling daughter, Jessica. Their presence was a reflection of what mattered most to him: love, family, and being together.

Bob is survived by his beloved Annie, Gari Zegan, his darling daughter Jessica Jenkins, and his son Shane Jenkins.

Bob leaves behind more than memories. He leaves behind life lessons, laughter, music, the sound of a Harley-Davidson, and the kind of love that doesn’t disappear when someone is gone. He wasn’t always an easy man. He wasn’t meant to be. He was strong-willed, fiercely independent, unapologetically himself, and deeply loved. And those fortunate enough to truly know Bob Jenkins wouldn’t have wanted him any other way.

Ride free, Bob. Your road may end here, but your spirit rides on forever.