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Thomas Jennings Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - The Rev. Thomas Jennings Jr., 78, was called home to be with the Lord Friday, July 31, 2009, after a lengthy illness. Born in Baltimore, he was a longtime resident of the New Light Community in Virginia Beach. He was predeceased by his wife, Roberta G. Jennings, was a member of the New Light Baptist Church in Virginia Beach, and he worked as a civil servant as a public works supervisor until retiring in the early 80s. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons, Anthony P. and the Rev. Marcus T. Jennings (Cynthia) of Virginia Beach; three daughters, Sharon Brock (Michael-deceased) of Fredericksburg, Regina McPherson (Angelo) of Virginia Beach and Marsha VanHosen (Harry) of Norfolk; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. The funeral will be Friday Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. in The New Light Full Gospel Baptist Church, Virginia Beach. His son, the Rev. Marcus T. Jennings Sr., will officiate. Internment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk. Public viewing will be held at Hale Funeral Home, 2100 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, Thursday until 8 p.m. Family and friends will be received at 1260 Church St., Virginia Beach. www.halefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Aug. 5, 2009.

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Erica Morrison

August 12, 2009

Glory to God for all the Good Things He has done and your Father was a good man of God. God Bless you

August 7, 2009

To the Jennings Family

May the Grace of GOD strengthen you and bless you during your time of bereavement.

Princetta Lucas & Family

Indiana Bryant

August 7, 2009

To Sharon Brock & Jennings Family

Our deepest sympathy to you and your
family for the loss of your love one.

Aunt Indiana
&
Family

August 6, 2009

Thinking of you and praying that He will bless each one of you with the strength that only He can give. GOD IS OUR REFUGE AND STRENGTH. PSALM 46:1


DeWayne, Priscilla & Morgan

Morris and Sara Kimble

August 5, 2009

To the Jennings Family:
May God bless and keep you during your time of bereavement.
With sincere condolences,
Ray and Sara Kimble

Morris and Sara Kimble

August 5, 2009

To the Jennings Family:
May God bless and keep you during your time of bereavement.
With sincere condolences,
Ray and Sara

Calonia Fults

August 5, 2009

Rev. Jennings and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that you will see him again.

Martinique Jennings

August 5, 2009

Rest in Peace Grandaddy...

I am saddened that you will never be here (physically) to experience everything that will occur in my life, but I know you and grandma will always be there (spiritually).

Though the family and I will mourn of your passing for quite some time, we all will never forget the impact and the love you have shown in each and every one of our lives. We will forever miss and love you. Enjoy your time up there in heaven with grandma, God, and all of our other love ones.

We will meet again, one day.

Love Always,
Martinique Jennings (Nicki)

Greta Smith

August 5, 2009

Rev. Jemmimgs and family sorry to hear about the passing of your love one. My prayers are with you and your family.

August 5, 2009

Rev., Jennings and Family

May you find comfort in the private memories of your Dad, knowing that God is always in control, Your Dad is now home with his Heavenly father.

Deacon Edwin & June Ellis

Bullards

August 5, 2009

Jennings Family, Our hearts and prayers are with you. We pray God's comforting hand over you. We love you!
Kyle, Sheila, Briana and Kayla

Cynthia Jennings

August 5, 2009

Rest in peace Dad. Thanks for being such a great father-in-law. I was very proud to be a part of your family. Miss you and mom dearly, but I know you are both in a better place.

Marquisha Jennings

August 5, 2009

Rest in Peace, Grandaddy...you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. You will truly be missed here on earth. But I thank God that you're with Grandma now, looking down at us. I love you, both....Qui-Qui

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