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Mark Jennings Obituary
September 10, 1960 - October 19, 2020
Fort Worth, Texas - On October 19, 2020, Mark Thomas Jennings, loving husband and father of two, passed away at age 60.
Mark was born on September 10, 1960, in Ft. Worth, Texas, to Thomas and Marie Jennings. He graduated from Arlington Heights High School in 1979 and Texas Christian University in 1983, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He went on to have a career in cellular communication sales. In March of 1988, Mark married Tricia, his wife of 32 years. They raised a daughter, Julia, and a son, Jack. The family are members of First Presbyterian Church, Ft. Worth.
Mark had a passion for all things TCU athletics, and sports in general. His love of golf was well noted, and he was no stranger to Colonial Country Club's driving range. But what stood out most was his deep love for his friends and family.
Mark was preceded in death by his father, Thomas, his mother, Marie, and his sister, Martha Guentzel. He is survived by his wife, Tricia, his children, Julia and Jack (wife Brittany,) his mother-in-law, Marilyn Roach, his in-laws, Pamela and Lamar Voight, and Jacque Morse, his nephew, Brad Morse, niece, Marilyn Morse, his sister, Mary McMahon (husband Dan,) and his cousins, Susan Merriman (husband Bill) and Sally Coleman (husband Dave.)
The family is having a private service. Donations in his memory may be made to TCU Athletics, First Presbyterian Church, and Resource Recovery Council.
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Rex Pugmire
October 16, 2024
I shall always remember Mark's love for his family. They were his priority. His dedication to TCU was commendable. He was a friend I admired and I'll continue to miss him.
Rex Pugmire
June 15, 2023
I only knew Mark a few years while he was with the Bond Group. I admired his Christ-like love for all mankind. He adored his wife and children. I wish I would have learned more from him. The world lost a good man!
Debbie S. Schmidt
October 16, 2021
Still think of you often, Mark. Esp around this time of year with past Doc Classic's happening around now. I'm in Ft. Worth a lot more lately and think of you. Amazing how many lives we touch and don't even know it. You have touched mine. All my love, thoughts and prayers to the Jenning family.
Bradley J Sander
October 16, 2021
Such an awesome soul. Many great memories of the years his presence brightened the room. He is missed by all of us. Rest in peace
Diana Bell
March 3, 2021
So sorry to hear of Mark’s passing! A good man gone too soon! I have seen him walking in our current neighborhood over the past few years and visited with him! We used to visit with all of your family while waiting for the school bus in front of your old house during the early elementary school years. We lived around the corner from you years ago and I think we are around the corner and up the hill from you now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Tricia, Jack and Julia. May you find peace in all of your cherished memories.
Sincerely, Diana and Keith Bell
Aaron Duke
January 21, 2021
Mark was such a gem. Self-deprecating and ready to laugh. You are missed.
Ginger Garza
November 20, 2020
Mark always had a smile and kind word for everyone and he was a good friend and colleague during our time together at Nokia. The world is so much more empty without him in it. I am truly grateful to have known him. My deepest sympathies to all his family, but know that he is now watching over all of us. Rest in Peace my friend.
DeGeorge Becky
November 18, 2020
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Mark. I knew Mark back in my TCU days in the 80’s and was his biggest fan. He made me laugh so hard about everything and anything! He had a sense of humor like none other. My thoughts and prayers are with the Jennings family. Miss ya Mark! You were always such a nice and fun person. Long live the Kappa Sigs!
Becky Russo DeGeorge
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Mitch Black
October 27, 2020
Mark had an infectious personality and great sense of humor. He was an old school wireless industry alum like many of us and will be missed. My prayers are with the entire Jennings family.
Candy Baker
October 25, 2020
Tricia, Julia, and Jack,
You are each in my prayers for comfort and strength during this sad time. God will carry all of us through our darkest times when we lean on him, and I pray each of you will cling tightly to God’s grace and promises. Mark was such a great guy and we have many fond memories of when the “kids” were younger and we were busy parents with intersecting lives. He has left a special place in our hearts as well as the Fort Worth community. God bless you all.
Candy and Fremon Baker
Greg Martin
October 24, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss your smile and sense of humor always.
Bruce Miller
October 24, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through such a difficult time and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce and Shannon Miller
Debbie Schmidt
October 24, 2020
At the yearly Doc Classic while greeting Mark, he immediately made sure I was on his account to get whatever food/beverage I needed. He was self-less and funny as hell. He didn't play by corporate rules, he was one-of-a-kind, honest, forthcoming, consistently himself, and passionate! He bled Nokia blue - like all of us! LOVE YOU Mark and your precious unconditional love, joy and spirit!!
John Ford
October 24, 2020
Mark challenged me, made me laugh - I still remember him bouncing a ball off the wall while we reviewed accounts. He was just a happy guy. I will always have good memories of our days at Nokia.
Wyatt Whaley
October 23, 2020
Mark was one of those rare individuals who had a visible light about him. His energy was transmissable and made you believe things were possible. An original NMP brother.
Jim Berridge
October 23, 2020
Good guy...always cheerful...couldn’t help but to love him...Prayers for all...Rest in Heaven
Tami Cannizzaro
October 23, 2020
I am so sad to hear this news. I never saw Mark without a huge smile on his face, laughing and having fun even though we were at work. To Mark’s family: I’m so sorry for your loss.
STEVENS, DARRELL
October 23, 2020
From the Nokia family and colleague. So sorry for the loss of Mark.
Terry Elam
October 23, 2020
Mark Rest In Peace brother. You are in the house of God now. You will be missed my friend.
Kim
October 23, 2020
I'll always remember working with Mark at Nokia. He was always smiling and laughing. RIP Mark.
Ginger Garza
October 23, 2020
Mark always had a smile and a kind word when I worked with him at Nokia. He was smart and willing to help always. He was also easy going, which made him many friends. I consider myself lucky to have known him. My deepest sympathies to his family and comfort in knowing that he was so loved by so many people everywhere. ❤
Laura Newsom
October 23, 2020
Such a huge loss. Mark you were always smiling & one of the sweetest guys!! You will be missed by so many of us!!
Ken Peel
October 23, 2020
I've know Mark since the 2nd grade. We grew up playing on the same Baseball teams and had great fun hanging out and doing things together. I've always thought of Mark often in the last few years and will miss the joy he brought to this world. God Bless you Mark and may God watch over you and protect you. My Condolences to his family.
Ned Stocker
October 22, 2020
Mark was a true one of a kind guy - Never without his beaming smile - Upbeat with a great sense of humor and a heart of gold - The world will miss Mark Jennings!
Debbie Cooper Pearce
October 22, 2020
My prayers are with all of you. Remembering many wonderful stories of Mark as we grew up. My love to all...
Lisa Ratliff
October 22, 2020
I am deeply saddened to hear this news. Mark was a lot of fun to be around, I remember our trip to Camp Castaway for YL. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and our Heights family.
Tammi and Alan Pursley
October 22, 2020
Tricia, Julia and Jack,
Words cannot express our sadness upon hearing this terrible news. May all the prayers surrounding your family lift y’all up and ease the sorrow. When we think of Mark, we remember all the good times on trips, weddings and TCU games. He was always the one making sure everyone was good and having a great time. He will be missed but our hope is that all the wonderful memories will comfort you all.
Tammi and Alan Pursley
Kristin Peaks Thomas
October 22, 2020
Mark was such a great person. He went out of his way to make sure everyone around him was happy and having a good time. He was like family to me and will be missed terribly!
Tricia, Jack and Julia - I’m praying for y’all and for your healing during this time. Hang on to the good times and those amazing memories! I know there are tons. XO
Larry Theriault
October 22, 2020
Sincere condolences. A real nice guy, gonna miss seeing him out and about. Always great to talk with.
Peanuts Lowry
October 22, 2020
Sad to here this terrible news. Mark was a great friend and a great person. Gonna miss ya Bud!!! Peanuts
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