Robert "Bob" Eugene Jenkins, 88, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at his residence.

Bob was born in Beaumont, Texas on November 11, 1932 to Clifton Preston Jenkins and Lois Elizabeth Ballinger Jenkins.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp before later earning his Master's Degree and becoming a teacher, coach, and athletic director.  He and his wife of 67 years, Marilyn, resided in Kirbyville before moving to Hemphill 45 years ago for him to become the athletic director at Hemphill ISD.  Bob was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church.

Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf and coaching.  He loved spending his summers in Creed, Colorado and was a true example of "once a Marine, always a Marine".

Bob his survived by his wife, Marilyn Jenkins of Hemphill; children, Rusty Jenkins and wife, Missy, Kelly Jenkins and wife, Nora, and Kristi Moore and husband, Lance; daughter-in-law, Tracy Jenkins; grandchildren, Amanda Johnson and husband, Michael, Paige Barlow and husband, Eric, Colby Jenkins and wife, Heather, Rick Lera and wife, Jette, Zachary Payne, Sarah Moore, Jeremy Chauvin, Amanda Harvey,  Kirby Jenkins, Tori Jenkins, Mason Hardy, Colton Hardy and Haylee Hardy; ten great grandchildren and sister, Donna Mae McCauley and husband, David.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kyle Jenkins; his parents; and his brother and sister-in-law, Clifton and Mary Jane Jenkins.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bryan South officiating.

Burial will follow service in Yellowpine Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Sabine County Honor Guard.  Serving as pallbearers will be Preston Jenkins, Dudley Jenkins, David McCauley, Eddie Ray McCauley, Colby Jenkins, Zachary Payne, Michael Johnson, Eric Barlow, Lance Moore and Rick Lera.

Condolences can be made and guest book may be signed online at starrfuneralhome.com.