David Russell Jenkins

DAVID RUSSELL JENKINS, age 70, of Columbus, formerly of Washington CH, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 7:43 a.m. at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

He was born on January 14, 1948 in Franklin County to Donald Russell and Gloria Louise Crowe Jenkins. He was a 1965 graduate of Miami Trace High School. After high school, David attended Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas for a short time. David was self-employed as an insurance agent for most of his life. He enjoyed thoroughbred horse racing, and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

David was preceded in death by his parents; and brother-in-law, Charles Pierson.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Jean Pierson Jenkins, whom he married on September 4, 1971; children, John David Jenkins, and Sarah Leean Jenkins; sister, Lynn (Jeff) Withem; niece, Beth Ann (Amos) Cottrill; nephews, Scott David Withem, and Neil (Michelle) Pierson; one great-niece; five great-nephews; aunt, Virginia Crowe Dunn; sister-in-law, Charlotte Behling; niece, Nicole (Steven) Johnson; nephew, Andrew Behling; one great-niece; and one great-nephew. Also surviving are several cousins and a host of friends.

The graveside committal service will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the Sabina Cemetery. In keeping with David’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Summers Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to www.summersfuneralhome.com

Graveside Committal Service

Summers Funeral Home

Saturday November 10th, 2018

11:30am

223 W Market St
Washington Court House, OH 43160

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