Robert "Clayton" Jenkins, 77 of Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

Clayton was born December 31, 1947, in Butler, Missouri to Lynn Preston Jenkins and Mary Ellen (Brooks) Jenkins.  He was raised in Adrian, Missouri, but moved to Chilhowee shortly before graduating from high school.  Shortly thereafter, he was drafted in the United States Army, from 1968-1970, where he served in the Vietnam War. Clayton was united in marriage to Linda Ruth McQuitty on October 18, 1969, in Holden.  The couple made their home at Ft. Hood, Texas, until Clayton's discharge from active duty, at which time, they moved to Kansas City.  They would eventually live in Lee's Summit for nearly 40 years, until moving to Pleasant Hill 14 years ago.  Clayton was an over-the-road truck driver by trade.  He was a member of the Pioneer Gun Club where he participated in competition shooting. He also enjoyed semis, doing dozer work and cutting wood. Clayton was a member of the Longview Chapel Christian Church since January of 1987.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Linda; son: Clayton "Tate" Jenkins (Erica) of Leeton, MO; daughter: Kelli Dawn Iles of Holden, MO; three sisters: Linda Ritter (Larry) of Adrian, MO; Carolyn McQuitty (Robert) of Chilhowee, MO and Debbie Balden of Clinton, MO; two brothers: Casey Jenkins (Verna) of Holden, MO and David Jenkins (Debbie) of Chilhowee, MO; five grandchildren: Cody Jenkins (Kassidy), Lexi Jenkins, Chloe Jenkins, Austin Iles and Alli Iles; a great grandson: Waylon Tate Jenkins and a host of nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 30th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden with Josh Preston officiating. Interment will follow at the Holden Cemetery.

The family will receive friends, one hour prior to service, Wednesday at Williams.

Memorial Contributions may be left to V. A. L. (Veterans Assistance League) in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net