Gerald Harvey “Jerry” Jenkins, of Sanger, Texas, lived a life centered on family and service to his country and community.

Jerry was born on August 8, 1943, in Pilot Point, Texas, to Lloyd Lafayette Jenkins and Mary Bessie Grace. He attended Pilot Point High School and served in the United States Navy. He went on to a 31-year career with the Dallas Fire Department, where he formed treasured friendships with his fellow firefighters before retiring in July 1993 as Captain of the Communications Department.

His commitment to serving others extended to his community. From 1985 to 1995, Jerry served as a Sanger City Council member and mayor pro tem. In 2000, he received the Sanger Silver Service Award in recognition of his contributions.

Above all, Jerry considered his family his greatest accomplishment. He and his wife, Vickie Cole Jenkins, shared 56 years of marriage. His fondest memories included roaming the countryside with his brothers and sisters, spending time with his wife and children, and enjoying the company of his granddaughters and friends. His years with the fire department and the camaraderie he shared with fellow firefighters also held a special place in his heart.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Vickie; his children, Stephen Ben Campbell of Lantana and Staci Jenkins Moore and her husband, Byron, of Sanger; his granddaughters, Tait Moore Knight and her husband, Tanner, and Tessa Moore, all of Weatherford; and his sisters, Sandra Meine of Denton and Gail Gibbs and her husband, Sonny, of Pilot Point. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Katherine Jenkins Redfearn, Joe Jenkins, Frank Jenkins, Bill Jenkins, and Danny Jenkins.

Services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at DeBerry Funeral Directors Family Center, located at 2020 Emery St. in Denton, Texas 76201. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jerry’s name to the Alzheimer's Association .

Jerry’s legacy lives on through the family he cherished, the friendships he treasured, and the community he served.