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TRENTON, S.C. - Sargeant First Class Chester Field Jennings, US Army (Ret.), 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Born, raised and educated in Edgefield, SC, he was the 12th and last surviving child of the late Will and Lena Glover Jennings. Having had the distinction of serving in both WWII and the Korean Conflict, he participated in the Battle of Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe in WWII and the Summer, Fall and Winter offensives of 1950 in Korea. SFC Jennings received among many decorations and awards the POW medal, the Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster, the Bronze Star and the French Fourregere. Prior to his retirement from the military, in 1963, Mr. Jennings wed the former Fannie Mae Jackson in 1956 who preceded him in death. He was a member of Jeter Baptist Church, Edgefield, SC and a lifetime member of the D.A.V. He is survived by his son Chester Fitzgerald Jennings, Irmo, SC and grandsons Daniel Day Jennings, and Lucas James Jennings of Boiling Spring, SC. He was predeceased by a daughter, Ethel Helen Jennings. Amos & Sons Funeral Home, Johnston, SC

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 28, 2012.

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William J. Sellers

February 23, 2019

Chester I haven`t forgotten you, our memories together in service was great. We loved Fannie to. Sorry I didn`t know you were in the VA hospital, I would have certainly visited. But you did get your service station, as that was your dream. I bet your car is still beautiful to this day. I know you have met many friends up there.

karen Lee-Johnson

April 3, 2012

Cousin, Chester I'm so sorry I did not know,but I do know thru uncle Chester sister Mary what a fantastic man my uncle was and what a wonderful father you must be. love always your cousin Karen.

Roland Osborn

March 2, 2012

Chester, you have our deepest sympathy. We will hold you up in prayer.

Tommie & Jean Mosley

March 2, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 2, 2012

Chester, We're thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

Pauline and Charlie Holloway

Golaree Coles

March 2, 2012

With deepest sympathies and sincere condolences in the lost of a beloved father and excellent man.

Rolanda Burkhalter

March 2, 2012

Let not your heart be troubled! The Burkhalter family offers our deepest and sincerest condolences in this your time of sorrow. Reflect on the good times with your father and know that he is forever in your heart and cherish the memories. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. The Burkhalter Family (Rolanda)

susan jeep(sellers)

March 2, 2012

My family was stationed in germany with mr jennings and hs wife when i was about 2 i don't have many memories but my parents do and said he was a good and kind man.we are sorry for your loss.

Rosezella Canty-Letsome

March 2, 2012

Chester & Family,
You all have always been so precious to us over the years. You have our sincerest condolences in the loss of your father. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you find the way forward.
Sincerely,
Rosezella, Allendra and Rebecca Letsome

Mae Belle Ryan

March 1, 2012

Mr. Chester Jennings has left numerous positive accomplishments behind for us to honor and aspire to achieve. May the joy of his memories and lasting love left in your hearts give your family strength during this time of sorrow. Rest In Paradise, Mr. Jennings! The Ryan Family

Ricky Barnes

March 1, 2012

Chester Jr., My heart goes out to you and your family. As a Veteran of the Cold War, the wars in Bosnia, Iraq & Afghanistan, I know full well the distinction of the service he gave to the nation. In your time of bereavement, I pray you all will find some solace in honoring his service, his life & his legacy. Master Sergeant Ricky Barnes, USAF, Retired

William Sellers

February 29, 2012

Chester Jr I never met you but I heard a lot about you. So sorry about your Dad.Jennings and I were the best of friends in Germany, he loved his car was always working on it, dreamed some day of owning a service station. He and Fannie was the very best, they will always be in my heart and also my wife was best friends with Fannie. They were always in bible study together.Chester and Fannie truely had no faults. We attended Fannie`s Memorial Service. May the Lord Bless you.

James&Maxine Harmon

February 29, 2012

May your heart soon be filled with wondful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived

Clarence Frederick

February 28, 2012

Simply put, your Dad was without question a Great Man. I am blessed to have known him and to have received the true wisdom that he's parted....a wisdom that continues to reside in me and direct me even unto this day. The Essence of his Existence now lives through you, Fitz. With utmost Respect and Love, Your Brother and Family, Clarence.

Maxine Harmon

February 28, 2012

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

February 28, 2012

Chester, Joe and I are sorry for the loss of your father. May the Lord bless and keep you in his care.
With love and sympathy,
Joe and Linda Mosley
Trenton, South Carolina

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