Funeral service for Mr. James Newton Jennings, Jr., age 87, of Fayetteville, TN will be held at 11am on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Wiser officiating. Burial will follow in Kelso Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, July 27 at Higgins.
Jimmy was born May 12, 1936, in Lincoln County, TN to the late James Newton and Julia Louise Nix Jennings, Sr. He worked for Stanley Tools and served in the National Guard. Jimmy was also a farmer for most of his life. He raised cattle and hogs and grew row crops over the years. Jimmy was a member of the Farm Bureau, Young Farmers and Homemakers organization, and enjoyed being a part of the agriculture community. He never met a stranger and would enjoy conversation with most anyone. Jimmy also loved his church family at Cyruston Church of Christ, and he served as treasurer for the congregation. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and refinishing furniture. Most of all, Jimmy loved his family and cherished time spent with them. Jimmy passed away July 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Ballard Jennings of Fayetteville; daughters, Jawan (Jason) Ross of Denham Springs, LA, Christy (Charlie) Davis of Fayetteville; stepdaughter, Karen (David) Mann; grandchildren, Ducote (Mallory) Jennings, Noah (Ally) Ducote, Ivy Davis, Kelsey Davis, Brooke (Jesse) Cagle, Austin (Madison) Mann, and Dylan Mann; great-granddaughter, Rylee Quinn Wright; and sister, EmmaGene Templeton; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his previous wives, Janice Daniels and Marilyn Martin Jennings; daughters, Carol Diane Jennings and Lisa Lynn Jennings; sisters, Lyda Jennings and Vida (C.H.) Yates; brothers, Thomas Gilbert Jennings, Lilburn (Beth) Jennings, Wilburn (Opal) Jennings, Eskin (Geraldine) Jennings.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Newton Jennings, Jr.
Sweet Uncle you will be missed by so many of us, please tell Pa and Granny and Auburn hello for me and tell everyone else we miss them too! I love all of y’all, sending lots of love and prayers!
Karen:
We’re so sorry to hear about the pasting of your step dad.We’re praying for you and your family.We love you.
Jawan & family
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Dad. My the Lord wrap you in his arms and comfort and hold you fast.
Andrea Dye Ewing
My sincere sympathy at the loss of you loved one.
So sorry for y’all loss prayers and thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. Connie Arnold
So sorry for your loss, went to church at Peasant Grove with Jimmy, Janice, Diane Lisa, and Jawan.
Jack Scott and family
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all during this time. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless, Mary, Teresa Partin, & Billy McGehee.
Prayers for all during this time. So sorry for your loss. Keep all your precious memories close!
Lenace Hyde Lehnert
Soo very sorry to my Sweet cousins Jawan and Christy for the lost of your Dad. Love you both. Mellea
Joe and I are so deeply saddened of the passing of Mr Jimmy. He was a great guy and a fine neighbor in the days of living in the Fairview community. May God hold each of you during this time.
Dear Christy, Jawan, and Annie,
I am saddened to hear of Uncle Jimmy’s passing and grateful it was swift..
Christy & Jawan,
Uncle Jimmy was such a light-hearted and kind Uncle. I remember him and your Mom taking me to Pleasant Grove church where I first met Deane Snow.
My heartfelt condolences for the loss of your father. Hopefully, the family can get together soon and celebrate life — maybe a float down the Elk : )
Love and prayers to you
Suzette
Such a sweet natured cousin! Praying that God’s love and peace will be felt by all Jimmy’s family. He fought a long a difficult battle with many health issues. Rest well, sweet cousin.
I just cannot say how sorry I am about Jimmy. Guess he knows that Heaven is just a prayer away. Now every time I play this I will always think of him. Haven’t heard since John took Sunday Night Gospel off the air. What a shame. If I can do anything just ask. Love y’all and God Bless all of Y’all
MaryT
Condolences from Bro.Snow, Matilda, and family
Jimmy and Janice came to church with us at Plesant Grove when we were young I always loved Jimmy’s kindness. I can remember camping on the
river with the whole family and him letting us fish. Spent many Sunday afternoons with Diane and the family.