In Loving Memory of Retired Battalion Chief Jeffrey Jenkins
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Retired Battalion Chief Jeffrey Jenkins, who passed on March 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family under hospice care at his home. Born in 1943 in Washington, D.C., Jeff was a devoted husband to Patricia and stepfather to Sandee Daubenspeck.
Jeff’s life was marked by service and adventure. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1961 after graduating from James Madison High School in Vienna, VA. He began his firefighting career as a volunteer at the Dunn Loring Fire Department in 1961, later serving 23.5 years with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, forging lasting friendships.
Jeff and Patricia celebrated 50 years of marriage in August 2024 and spent a decade traveling the U.S. in their motorhome, making countless friends along the way. They settled in Citrus Springs, Florida, where they were joined by their loyal pup Coco, who brought immense joy until her passing in December 2024.
Jeff, the eldest son of Louis and Myrtle Jenkins, passed away, leaving behind a loving family that includes his wife Patricia, brother Scott Jenkins and his wife Sandy, son Stephen, stepdaughter Sandee Daubenspeck and her husband Rob, grandson Jared Daubenspeck and his wife Mallory, and great-grandchildren Silas, Riley, and Violet. Jeff was preceded in death by his sister Stephanie Harrington and grandson Jacob Daubenspeck.
A celebration of life with military honors will take place on Sunday, March 30th, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM at Jeff’s American Legion Post #155, located at 6585 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Crystal River, FL. Additionally, a graveside service will be held on April 12th at 2:00PM at Amissville Baptist Church, 776 Viewtown Road, Amissville, VA 20106. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to your local animal shelter or the National Kidney Foundation in loving memory of Jeff. The Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness Florida is assisting the family.
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Wishing you love, peace & strength during this sad time, we will always remember Jeff🙏
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May God bless his soul. Jeff was a special man with a giant heart. He was a incredible friend, leader, mentor, and employer to many. He was just a great person who was liked by all.
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