Kenneth Douglas Jenkins

Feb. 22, 1956-May 28, 2026

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Kenneth Douglas Jenkins, 70, of Coldspring, Texas, passed away May 28, 2026.

Kenneth was born February 22, 1956 to Justice and Louise Jenkins in Detroit, Michigan.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Debbie Sue Jenkins; his sons, Daniel Patterson and wife Violet Chastain, Zachariah Patterson and wife Sharon, and Matthew Key; his daughter, Nicole Ritchey;

his siblings, Dennis Jenkins, David Jenkins and wife Kim, and Karen Babb and husband Dan; his grandchildren, Corbin Patterson, Daylyn Patterson, Krislyn Alexander and husband Michael, Lexi Chastain, Anthony Chastain, Teja Patterson, Landon Key, Makennah Key, Swisher Patterson, Jace Ritchey, Kyler Ritchey; great-grandson, Colt Key; and mother-in-law, Virginia Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Justice and Louise Jenkins; brother-in-law, Charles Smith; and father-in-law, J.D. Smith.

The family received friends on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Pace Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Freeman Cemetery in Coldspring, Texas.