Andrew G. Jenkins, 47, of Allentown, passed away Dec. 25, 2021 after a short bout with Covid19 despite being fully vaccinated. Born and raised in west Allentown, he was the son of Linda and George Jenkins. A 1992 graduate of William Allen High School, Andy excelled in football and wrestling. He was a District and Regional Champion at 171 lbs. and placed 2nd in the state tournament, losing by one point in overtime. Andy attended James Madison University on a wrestling scholarship. He transferred to Moravian University on football scholarship and was named to ALL MAC first-team at noseguard. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Moravian and a Master's Degree in Education from Wilkes University. He was a teacher in the North Penn School District and taught at Pennfield Middle School for 15 yrs. Andy was a member of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena Catholic Church. He was a lifelong fan of the Yankees and Steelers and proudly shared an extensive collection of 70's & 80's memorabilia. His witty and whimsical sense of humor will forever have friends and family laughing and made him a favorite of his loving nieces. He is survived by fiancee Andrea Buckno, brother Jason and partner Renee Benner, sister Laurie Smith and husband Michael, and nieces Bailey Bourgeois, Quinn Jenkins and Lola Smith, as well as his 8-yr-old Newfoundland "Reagan." At Andy's request services are private. Donations may be made in his memory to: Lehigh County Humane Society, 640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18103, www.lehighcountyhumanesociety.org