Funeral services for Jennings Douglas Stovall, Sr. age 61 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Sunday at 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Richard Hughes, Bro. Tim Smith, Doug Watts, and Rev. Jeff Stovall officiating. Burial will follow in Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Mr. Stovall passed away Thursday morning at his residence following his battle with lung cancer.
He was a native of Milan, TN, son of the late Willam David and Helen Jennings Stovall. Mr. Stovall was an electrician, Founder of Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a former Sunday School Teacher, member of the Andrews Jackson Masonic Lodge # 68 and a member of the Fayetteville Elks Lodge 1792.
Survivors include his wife Carla Watt Stovall of Fayetteville, son; Jen Doug Stovall and wife Tammy of Fayetteville, daughter; Shannon Hudgins and husband Terry of Pleasant View, TN, grandchildren; Bradley Douglas Stovall and wife Rebecca, Lacon Hudgins, Bonnie Hudgins, Phillip Hudgins, brothers; Bill Stovall and wife Janice of Fayetteville, Wesley Stovall and wife Suzi of Fayetteville, sisters; Helen Brockett and husband Dave of Fayetteville, NC, Judy McPeak and husband Jim of McEwen and Sheree McGee and husband Mark of Petersburg.
Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 4-8 PM at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Lincoln County American Cancer Society, Carey Sullivan Memorial Chairman, PO Box 470, Fayetteville, TN. 37334 or the Copeland-Jennings Cemetery, 9 Molino Road, Fayetteville, TN. 37334.
32 Comments To "Jennings Douglas Stovall, Sr."
#1 Comment By Glenda Honey On January 5, 2012 @ 10:24 pm
Jennings was a WONDERFUL person – inside and out!! I thought the world of Jennings Stovall and will always think the world of all his family. Prayers go out to the entire family – love you all !!!
#2 Comment By Janet Kinser Gray On January 5, 2012 @ 10:32 pm
So sorry to hear of Jenning’s death. He will be missed by many.
#3 Comment By Elizabeth Sloan On January 5, 2012 @ 10:40 pm
Jennings was one of a kind. Everyone liked Jennings. When we worked on our class reunions, Jennings couldn’t do enough for us. He truly loved seeing everyone there, and he made sure everyone there saw he was there. We’ll miss you Jennings, but we’ll also remember you. Love you, from the Class of 68
#4 Comment By Floyd and Imogene Cartwright On January 5, 2012 @ 10:44 pm
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Stovall family over the loss of your dear one. Our prayers are with you now and for sometime to come as you go through this difficult time in your lives. He will be sadly missed!!!!
May God Bless you !!!!
Floyd and Imogene
#5 Comment By Lori Stevenson Finch On January 6, 2012 @ 12:59 am
So sorry to hear of Jennings passing! He was a great man. I will be praying for the Stovall family!
#6 Comment By Jimmy Buchanan On January 6, 2012 @ 1:42 am
Jennings was one of my smartest and best students. He was an outstanding draftsman and could do anything he set his mind to.
I will always remember him for his wonderful attitude and outgoing, friendly personality.
I know he will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. May God comfort and keep you during this very difficult time.
#7 Comment By Shirley Smith Jeans On January 6, 2012 @ 3:04 am
I am so sorry to hear of Jennings’s passing. He was a great friend to me and my family. He will be very much missed. May God be with each one of you during your time of grief.
God Bless,
Shirley
#8 Comment By Linda (Towry) Lane-Overton On January 6, 2012 @ 5:20 am
I was shocked & saddened to hear of Jennings death. The last time I saw him and talked to him was at our last class of “68” reunion. It was so good to see him and talk with him then. He was a great guy. I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Linda
#9 Comment By Jim Brown On January 6, 2012 @ 2:53 pm
I will miss you old friend.But every time i see a oldskool car.I will think of you and say to myself.Man Jennings would like this car.Then i would laugh and say yea he would.R.I.P
#10 Comment By Bill and Robin Shelton On January 6, 2012 @ 2:54 pm
Carla, Jen Doug and Bradley,
At this moment there are no words that can comfort any of you. I know this. So let me say that when the days ahead are too diffucult, try to remember the fun loving man that Jennings was and look to the wonderful memories that all of you have of him to carry you through one day at a time. Know that we love all of you and are here if there is ANYTHING we can do.
#11 Comment By Jessa Jennings Hicks On January 6, 2012 @ 3:00 pm
We are sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good man, a good business man, and always made me laugh when I was around him and we talked about the Jennings Families. You are in our prayers. – Jessa and Kip Hicks
#12 Comment By Dennis and Marie Caldwell On January 6, 2012 @ 4:45 pm
We were so sorry to hear of the death of Jennings. Carla and the Stovall family are in our prayers. Thinking of you all during this time.
#13 Comment By Virgil & Peggy Bevels On January 6, 2012 @ 4:50 pm
Sincere sympathy to all the family in your loss of Jennings. May God and your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
In Christian Love,
Virgil & Peggy Bevels
#14 Comment By Keith Stevenson On January 6, 2012 @ 4:55 pm
Jen Doug we are so sorry for your loss.Jennings was a great guy and would do anything for anybody.You already know if you need anything we are here for you!
#15 Comment By Carolyn Alder On January 6, 2012 @ 5:37 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Jennings’ death. He was a good friend all through elementary school and high school. I have fond memories of our times together. My prayers are with his family and friends. May God give your strength in this time of grief.
#16 Comment By Ernest Lee Jennings On January 6, 2012 @ 6:08 pm
He was one of a kind . I will always see him as a hero in many ways, and someone that I always looked up to. He will be missed by all . I wish all the family members well in this hard time .
With lots of love,
Ernest Lee
#17 Comment By Roy Pugh On January 6, 2012 @ 11:35 pm
Jennings was one of the most beloved men I knew. He was a great friend, fun to trade with and a super guy to just be around. It was an honor to share this world with him. God bless Jennings and his family……Roy
#18 Comment By Danny Bryant On January 7, 2012 @ 12:25 am
So sorry to learn of the passing of Jennings.The family is in our prayers.
#19 Comment By Lou Moyers Hoffmann On January 7, 2012 @ 12:29 am
Am so sorry to hear of Jennings’ illness and death. We will all miss him and will remember him fondly at our next class reunion.
#20 Comment By Jen Doug Stovall On January 7, 2012 @ 12:54 am
Today I lost a Father, a Friend and a Teacher. Daddy and I didn’t have a very good relationship when I was younger. But as I grew more into a man, the more the arguing began. Me thinking he didn’t care about me and just wanting to show me who was Boss. Later to only realize that he was teaching me how to survive in life. But yet I was still rebellious got caught up in alcohol thinking it was all I needed and nobody could tell me what to do. I got into trouble alot and I do mean alot. But despite it all Daddy was there. People use to say I got lucky with things because of who he was. Little did I know that the reason he helped me everytime was because he knew that I could do better. And that there was a good person somewhere inside of me. I eventually found that person and we started working together and even became partners. We worked side by side for over 15 years. I’m always going to miss him. There never was a time that I couldn’t ask him anything, that he didn’t show and guide me in the right way. I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU DADDY
#21 Comment By Frankye Sons On January 7, 2012 @ 1:00 am
I was sadden to hear about Jennings. He was such a Great guy. My Love and prayers go out to all the family.
Frankye
#22 Comment By Ben King On January 7, 2012 @ 2:15 am
I’m so very sorry.
#23 Comment By Narlenne Beddingfield On January 7, 2012 @ 2:35 am
Carla – I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you & your family in this hard time. Please know that Jennings is not in any pain & will see you someday. God Bless, Narlenne & family
#24 Comment By Betty Lou Maddox Dunivan On January 7, 2012 @ 3:14 am
My sympathy goes out to the entire Stovall family. I’ll never forget us all on Third Avenue when our Moms and Dads were alive and all of you “kids” were at home. They raised some fantastic children and Jennings was one of those fantastic people. I know of not a soul that did not like him. Live on fond memories and live for the day that you will see him again. God Bless!
#25 Comment By Sue Cary On January 7, 2012 @ 3:18 am
Carla, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jennings was a wonderful man that shared laughter and kindness to all of us blessed to call him our friend. May God comfort you with HIS love and tender embrace.
Sincerely,
Sue Cary
#26 Comment By Charlotte Jennings Forrester On January 7, 2012 @ 3:47 pm
Sorry that I won’t be able to confer my condolences in person but I am grateful that you have the solace of your close knot family. God be with you all.
#27 Comment By Andrea Long On January 7, 2012 @ 5:39 pm
Carla: So sorry to hear of your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and the family at this most difficult time. Love you.
#28 Comment By Bobby Shelton On January 8, 2012 @ 12:45 am
Sorry to hear of Mr. Stovall passing,sorry I couldn’t make visitation to see the family.
#29 Comment By Greg Rozar On January 9, 2012 @ 12:42 am
I just heard about Jennings, and like my daddy, I cannot believe he is gone. I wish I had known earlier today, I would have been at the service. I know the pain you are feeling. I remember going to his house when I was little and playing with Shannon in the attic play room, that was so neat. That was so long ago, but it seems like yesterday. I am so sorry for the loss of Jennings, I pray that God heals the pain.
#30 Comment By Ken and Risë Biggs On January 9, 2012 @ 1:30 pm
Jennings was one of the finest people that we had the pleasure of knowing while living in Fayetteville. He was always willing to help us out whenever we needed him. I will keep his family in my prayers.
#31 Comment By Sherry Scivally Weatherly On January 9, 2012 @ 11:10 pm
So sorry to hear about Jennings’ death. I have a lot of memories of him that brings a smile and chuckle. He was a very unique man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He truly will be missed, but I bet, will be remembered with a smile.
#32 Comment By Demetra Hill On March 10, 2012 @ 1:39 am
Jen Doug,
I just want you to know how sorry I am that I did not even come to the funeral home. I just found out that Jennings had passed away last week! I am so very sorry. I hope you know that if i would have known, I would have been there for you.
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Take care