Bobby Jennings

EASLEY — Bobby Lee Jennings, 70, lifelong resident of Easley, went home to be with Jesus and his parents on February 27, 2025.

Born in Easley, SC, on February 26, 1955, he was the son of William W. and Willette S. Jennings. He was a 1973 graduate of Easley High School where he played football, baseball, and basketball. He was a 1977 graduate of Clemson University School of Forestry. He was married to Maria Parker Jennings for 47 years.

Bobby retired from Robinson Lumber Company based in Louisiana where he served as a lumber procurer for 40 years. He traveled all over the Southeast United States, Europe, Caribbean and Honduras. One of his greatest accomplishments during his career was the drafting and writing of the rules of the SPIB Export Grading Rules.

At a young age he attended church at Rock Springs Baptist Church and later attended First Baptist Church Easley.

His family includes, in addition to his wife, brother in-law Tommy Parker (Denise) of Easley, SC; his two nieces Madison P. McKenzie of Greenville, and Morgan P. Beasly of Travelers Rest. He is also survived by his God-children, Rob Hughes (God-son) of Lake City, Fla., and Kara Smith Dove (God-daughter) of Easley.

Bobby loved the Lord, his wife, his family, and life. His favorite past times were eating BBQ, spending time his fur-babies, Clemson football, fishing, and hunting. He also loved to travel with his wife.

Celebration of Life services were held held Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Rock Springs Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 123 Antrim Drive, Greenville, SC 29607; First Baptist Church Easley, 300 East 1st Avenue, Easley, SC 29640; or Rock Springs Baptist Church, 201 Rock Springs Road, Easley, SC 29642.

Palmetto Cremation Service is assisting the family.