William Elisha “Bud” Jenkins, 85, died Oct. 12, 2011, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was a lifelong resident of Vero Beach.
He owned the only racetrack in Indian River County, the Vero Beach Raceway, and was owner of a Florida State Championship race car team in 1967.
He served in the Coast Guard during World War II.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, Vero Beach.
Survivors include his sons, Greg Jenkins and Brian Jenkins, both of Vero Beach, and Doug Jenkins, of Sebastian; daughters, Debbie Bledsoe and Pat Mach, both of Vero Beach; sister, Anna Marie Smith, of Vero Beach; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, Carl Curtis Jenkins; and daughter, Billie Marie Jenkins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 15 at Strunk Funeral Home with the Rev. Derrick West of First Baptist Church in Vero Beach officiating.
Interment will follow in Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.
