Tommy R. "Rudy" Jenkins, aged 63, of Branford, FL, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Born in Palatka, FL on July 11, 1961, Rudy was a cherished member of the Baptist Church community. He was the proud owner and operator of Rudy's Auto in Branford. Rudy had a passion for camping, air boating, cooking, making moonshine, and fishing in Horseshoe. He was deeply proud of his family and loved them dearly.

He is survived by his significant other, Laurie Higgins; his mother, Peggy Petty; his daughters, Maria Hardman (Cameron), Christena Barrett (Logan), and Mikayla Donath; his son, Keith Jenkins (Tabitha); his sisters, Malinda Richards (Curtis), Melody Bethea (Kenny), Ann Thomas (Johnny), and Dorita Webb (Michael); his brothers, Tony Petty (Darla), Timmy Jenkins, and Keith David (Caroline); and his six grandchildren, Daniel Jenkins, Gabriel Jenkins, DJ Hardman (Cadie), Peyten Donath, Shawn Donath, and Audrey Donath along with a host of nieces, nephews and special friends who loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sherry Jenkins, Father: Rudolph Jenkins, and two brothers, Kenny Ray Petty and Willard Vanzant.

A celebration of Rudy's life will be held at 4 pm on Saturday, February 15th at Walker Creek Bethel Baptist Church.