Brian Edward Jenkins was born on November 15, 1960, in Poughkeepsie, NY to Richard and Annette Jenkins. He grew up in Pleasant Valley, NY and graduated from Arlington High School in 1979.
He enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduation as a Law Enforcement Specialist. He was stationed in Gila Bend, AZ, Aviano, Italy, and Wichita Falls, TX. After separating from the Air Force, Brian moved to Lubbock where he became a City of Lubbock Police Officer in 1984. While working as a police officer, he attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing. He graduated in December 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. In January 1992, he left the police department and began working as a Registered Nurse in the emergency room at what was then Lubbock General Hospital, now University Medical Center. He eventually became a relief charge nurse. In January 2001 he transferred to the Radiology Department where he remained until medically retiring fall 2023.
He raised two children from his first marriage. In 2017 he married his loving wife, Jennifer, his from now on, and gained two wonderful bonus stepsons. Brian enjoyed spending time with his family, skiing, camping, hiking and the outdoors. He was an avid Red Raider fan holding season tickets for many years in football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and baseball.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his uncles, George Lawrence and Arthur Ostrander; his aunt, Linda Cook, and sister-in-law, Beth Jenkins.
Brian is survived by his wife Jennifer; daughter Michelle; son Andrew; stepsons, Tyler Eade (Alison) and Tanner Eade; grandchildren Jon Mykel Thompson. Helena Thompson, Aireus Jenkins, and Annalise Eade; brothers, Richard T. Jenkins, Jr. and David (Jenny) Jenkins; aunts, Jeanette Ostrander and Joy Godin. Uncle Chris Cook, several cousins, nieces, grand-nieces, and a grand-nephew. He will also be missed by multiple extended family members, several close military buddies, and many friends.
Brian Edward Jenkins, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
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