Royce Glynn Jenkins was born October 27, 1935 in Merit, Texas to his parents, Leonard and Marie Jenkins. He passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 in Plano, Texas. Royce graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1954, and went on to graduate from North Texas University (now known as UTD) in 1958. He proudly served his country in the Army from 1958-1962. Royce went onto building a successful career as an accountant for LTV Corp. He attended Hunter’s Glen Baptist Church.
He was happiest camping, fishing, playing dominoes, and attending social gatherings with church members.
Royce was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; parents, Leonard and Marie; and brother, Jerry. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry; son, Erik and his wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Erika Adams, Vanessa Jenkins, and Caleb Jenkins; and great-grandchildren, Alexander and Everly Adams.