David Andrew Jenks

David Andrew Jenks was born on August 10, 1960 in Hollywood, Florida, USA. He was the son of Philip Jenks and Arlean (Kagel) Jenks. David went home to be with his beloved Lord on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

David developed a love for the French Horn when he joined the marching band at Norland Senior High. He continued to play in the Florida National Guard 13th Army Band from 1979 through 1981. His army buddies nick-named him “Music.” David was honorably discharged from the Guard upon the sudden loss of his father. In 1981, he received an AA degree with Honors from Miami-Dade College followed by a BA in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University in 1983. In 1991 David graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Juris Doctorate degree, cum laude, in the top 7% of his class.

As an attorney, David worked with Dade and Central Florida Legal Aid Services, where he recruited and trained volunteer attorneys and developed seminars and educational workshops for pro bono attorneys. When he moved to Tallahassee in 1996, he worked as a reviewing attorney at the Florida Unemployment Appeals Commission. David’s final job was with Glantz and Glantz, PA where he worked for a combined total of 10 years. There he counseled and assisted clients with a broad range of legal issues including landlord-tenant disputes, lemon law and municipal code enforcement.

In 1980, David met the love of his life, Judith Ann Lipsett, in college at a Phi Beta Lambda meeting. They were married on August 11, 1984. He impressed Judy with his intelligence, quirky sense of humor and excellent culinary skills. David’s love of cooking and baking continued throughout their marriage as they hosted many holiday gatherings with friends and family throughout the years. He was very good at recalling birthday and anniversary dates and marked these occasions with gifts and surprises for Judy.

Their romance continued for over 36 years until God called David home to Heaven in 2021.

In the spring of 1981, David accepted Y’shua (Jesus) as his Messiah while reading the last book of the Bible (Revelation). Over the years he served with Jews for Jesus and was actively involved in the music ministry. David also played the French Horn in various church and community orchestras for many years. Most recently, David worshipped at Community Christian Church in Tamarac, Florida.

Despite a devastating cancer diagnosis in 2020, David fought valiantly until the very end. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was predeceased by his father Philip and mother Arlean, brother Richard and sister Bonnie. He is survived by his wife Judy, brothers Hobert and Michael, sister Debra as well as nephews Todd, Ryan, David and niece Debra.

David is now enjoying eternal life in Heaven where there is no more sickness, sorrow, pain or death.