The bluegrass music community has been saddened by the loss of Jake Jenkins and his parents in a sudden accident. Jake was a former banjo player for Karl Shiflett and contributed many songs on the bands recordings.
Karl writes on his webpage:
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the passing of our dear friend and former band mate Jake Jenkins. Jake along with his parents Dan & Dorothy Jenkins were tragically killed in an airplane crash March 27th 2011 near Jake’s home in Dickens, Texas. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
A special memorial/benefit concert is to be held in Lubbock, TX. The details are included here below.
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| Jake Jenkins w/Banjo |
Jake Jenkins was also the equipment operator for the Lubbock Fire Department. Net proceeds from this concert will be presented to Jake’s wife and children.
DATE: April 22, 2011Jake was an original member of the Karl Shifflet band in 1993. His contributions to the KSBC sound as well as bluegrass music in general have been monumental and will not soon be forgotten.
PLACE: The Cactus Theate1812 Buddy Holly Ave., Lubbock, TX
TIME/TICKETS 7:30pm $25
CONTACT: www.cactustheater.com 806-762-3233
Jake is survived by his wife Rhonda Jenkins, a son Eli Jenkins, two daughters, Maggie Marie Jenkins and Ella Rose Jenkins all of Dickens, Texas. One brother, Jason Jenkins of Brenham, Texas.
Memorial may be made to a benefits account for Jake’s children, c/o Rockdale Federal Credit Union, 1812 W. Cameron, Rockdale, Texas 76567. Cards and letters may be sent to Rhonda at 882 Co Rd 138, Dickens, Texas 79229.
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