Robert McGregor Jenkins, Sr. Jan. 28, 1930 - Nov. 26, 2023 Two months and two days shy of his 94th birthday, Bob Jenkins passed away peacefully at home in Plano, Texas. Born in Glendale, California, to Virginia and Wyatt, Bob was raised primarily in Kansas City, Missouri, with his seven younger siblings: Luann, Ginnie, Suzie, Peggy, Bebe, Greg and Mark. With that many children in the house, he took on a parental role without complaint, except about Luann's soupy fudge. As the Jenkins children grew up and had families of their own, he became the true patriarch of the extended clan. He graduated from Lillis High School in Kansas City, and attended the University of Georgia, in part to be near his beloved Uncle Howard and Aunt Sally. After graduating in 1952, Bob entered the Marine Corps as a second lieutenant during the Korean War. He was proud to remind people that the shores of North Carolina were never invaded by enemy combatants while he was serving at Camp Lejeune. Upon returning to Kansas City, he met the love of his life, Joyce Day, aka Miss Sutherland Lumber Company 1954-55. They were married for 65 years, during which he often introduced her as his "first" or "current" wife. They spent their newlywed year in Little Rock, Arkansas, before moving to Richardson, Texas, where they raised their three children-Bob Jr. (Sara), Liz Jenkins Mosier (John), and Eileen Jenkins Koster (Rick)-in a home filled with love, humor and hospitality (except during games of Trivial Pursuit). His devotion to fatherhood was eclipsed only by grandfatherhood to Katie, Emily and Natalie Jenkins and Jack Mosier, four beings who can conjure the chaos and noise of 24. He loved every decibel of it. Bob's dedication to his professional work was beyond reproach and he was often called upon by others for advice on work-related matters. He achieved the professional credentials Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and among the fortunate companies for whom he worked were Tension Envelope; Provident Mutual Life Insurance; Farrell and Jenkins; and Noel, Greaves & Strother. He was very active in his church, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Richardson, and in civic, charitable and political pursuits. He wrote skits for and emceed fundraisers and other events; served on boards and committees; was an involved Boy Scout parent; and coached basketball and soccer teams, including one elementary school girls team he named the Dover Dropouts, amusing the parents of opposing teams. He played tennis for more than six decades, much of it at Canyon Creek Country Club in Richardson. He was also handy: He could repair many things around the house, built a grandfather clock, and constructed a removable bed for the back of the family van so his kids could sleep (and stop fighting) during the many road trips between Richardson and Kansas City. Friendships were of the utmost importance to Bob. He maintained close ties to childhood friends and was at the center of a large group of families dubbed the "Richardson Mafia," which worshiped, entertained and even traveled together. He and Joyce continually made new friends over the years-deep friendships, not just casual acquaintanceships. He gave too many eulogies to count. He was honorable, kind, gentle, goodhearted, hardworking and hilarious. His stories never got old. Would that we could hear them again. Thanks to Valerie, Jennifer and others at Reliant at Home and Priscilla and the staff at The Anthology of Plano for their wonderful care and kindnesses. A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle, 720 South Floyd Road, Richardson. A reception in the Parish Center will follow.