Richard Eugene Jennings
August 2, 1940 ~ September 9, 2020
Born in:
Burlington, Vermont
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Richard Eugene Jennings, 80, of Asheville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. He was an amazing man of integrity and faith, who valued his family over everything. He served in the US Air Force, and later retired from the VA Medical Center. Richard was a proud member of the Vermont Society of Mayflower Descendants. He discovered this when he researched his genealogy.
Richard was born in Burlington, Vermont. He was preceded in death by his parents and a few of his brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 62 years, Roberta Jennings, his brothers Dennis Pierce and Everick Danforth, his sisters Mae Hardin, Norma Reed and Charlene Howle; his children Anne (Wes) Parker, Amy (Joel) Burton, Leslie (Deb) Jennings and Michelle (Jeff) Crisp; 5 grandchildren: Becca, Rachel, Joshua, Ava and Josie and 6 great-grandchildren: Ali, Tyler, Ysabella, Savannah, Abigail and Elijah.
A private family funeral will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Beverly Hills Baptist Church Food Pantry (Attn: Marilyn Greene), 777 Tunnel Road, Asheville, NC 28805.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family.
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Amy and Family, I am so sad to read this news. I am praying for you my dear friend! Lots of love!
Anne,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers DAwn
Roberta, you and your family are in our prayers.
Much love brother..may you finally be home with mom..an all your siblings..
Amy I was so sad to hear about your dad. I know from our talks what a special man he was. My prayers are with you and your family.
We are praying for the family.
I just received word of Mr. Jennings passing and am sad to hear this news. All of the Collins gang will always remember Mr. Jennings calling “hey neighba” or “hello Mr. C” or “hello Mrs. C”. You all were good neighbors there in Parkway Forest for many years. Know that we will be lifting prayers of comfort for all of the family.
Amy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There is something special about a father. I am praying for you and your family and if there is anything I can do for you, just let me know.
I love you,
Kim
Amy, may you feel God’s presence in the days and months ahead.
with love,
sharon whitley