Daniel Neil Jennings
May 26, 1944 ~ December 26, 2008
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Daniel Neil Jennings, 64, of Fletcher, died Friday, December 26, 2008 at his residence.
A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Raymond and Frances Davis Jennings. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Rita Fieffer.
Mr. Jennings was retired from Gerber as the Co-Plant Manager and was also a professional photographer for over 30 years and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria Austin Jennings; a daughter, Angela Lynn VanTrigt and her husband, Peter, of Greensboro, NC; a brother, Arlo Jennings and his wife, Arleen, of Arden; a sister, Gelene King and her husband, Green, of Leicester; a brother in law, Warren Fieffer of Weaverville and a grandson, Pierson VanTrigt, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 30, 2008, in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Reverend Ralph Sexton, Pastor Donnie Walker and Reverend Arleen Jennings officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park Mausoleum
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Trinity Baptist Church Building Fund, 216 Shelburne Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
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I am sorry to here of Danny’s passing.Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am sorry you are gone little brother, I will miss you and our daily talks, and seeing your big grin and being with you and Vickie at family gatherings. Hope you are now with Rita, Ma and Mama Davis. Behave, I’ll see you in the sweet By and By! Big Brother!
Dan was a good friend. He encouraged me to buy a camera when Adrian and I went to Venezuela for Gerber. I had worked some in school in photography years before. Dan got me interested again. I went on to work some professionally. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing. God bless the family. Everyone will miss him.
I worked with Dan at Gerber from 1978-83, when he was in Quality Control. He helped me a lot in my hobby of photography. He was a great guy. My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. I worked with Dan at Gerber. I considered Dan as a friend as well as a co-worker. Our prayers are with the family. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
Vickie: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicki,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if you need anything.
Vickie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Lynn Billings
Vickie,
I am sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family.
I AM SO SORRY, VICKIE. WE LOVE YOU
Vickie: May God be with you and your family now and always. My prayers are with you.
Vickie, Please know that you are in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you.
Gelene and Family,
So sorry to hear of Daniel’s passing. Know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will comfort you in the coming days ahead.
Fondly,
Harry & Ruby Grooms
Pat Grooms Forbes
Gelene and Family,
So sorry to hear of Daniel’s passing. Know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will comfort you in the coming days ahead.
Fondly,
Harry & Ruby Grooms
Pat Grooms Forbes
VICKIE,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WILL KEEP YOU CLOSE IN MY HEART AND IN MY PRAYERS. IF I CAN HELP YOU WITH ANYTHING PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL ME. I LOVE YOU.
KATHY
I am so sorry to hear about Danny. He has been a dear friend since the early 60’s. He is now with his mother and Rita. In his own way he loved each of you. My prayers are with ALL of the family.
Vickie, I was so sorry to learn of Daniels passing, you have my most profound condolences and I pray the Lord will be with you and your loved ones in this time of need. Your Friend Dean
I’m sorry to hear of Danny’s passing. He was a true friend and classmate. He will be surely missed
Gary O’Kelley
Vicki, I was surprised and shocked when I found out. I know that words alone are never enough but please know that we are all praying for you. May God grant you His strength, peace, and grace.
Godspeed, my friend.
Gregg
Vickie . . I am so saddened for you at the loss of your husband. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Wishing you peace and comfort.
I am real sorry about your loss, and our sincere Condolences. Daniel was a good person. Christmas Day I had spoke with him about getting together after the rush. Daniel took our wedding photos 35years ago. If you would contact me when you feel like it and we can talk then. May the Lord keep you and be with you always.
William and Martha Messer and Family
Vickie, I am trully sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. Remember you have a friend in me. Don’t hesitate to call on me. Maria.
Vickie,
So sorry for your loss. May God keep you always in his care.
Arlo,
I was so saddened to hear about your brother’s passing. Working here at the hospital, I see death just about everyday. It’s especially hard when its someone your know, or their family member. I know you all are hurting right now, but just remember all the good times that you had with him,while he was here with us. I know he’s an angel watching over each of you. I will be praying for your family, and if I can be of any help to you, please let me know. God Bless We Love you-Wofford Family
Vicki, Arlo and families,
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Danny. I really enjoyed interacting with him on the few encounters we had. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickie, Arlo, Gelene, and families:
I cannot express the sorrow I feel in losing Danny. He was always so good to me and so supportive of all my endeavors. May God hold all of you close in His love and may you be comforted in knowing that Danny has gone to be with our Lord in Heaven.