Craig-Jennings-Obituary

Craig Roy Jennings

Obituary

Craig Roy Jennings, 37, of Richmond, departed this life Saturday, September 3, 2005. Cherishing his memory are his wife, Karen; daughters, Amanda and Ashley; and uncles, Bernard and Peter Steel. An avid golfer, he was a member of Meadowbrook Country Club. He was deeply loved by his family and friends. His smiling face will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Chesterfield Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, corner of Ashbrook Parkway and Winterpock Rd., where a memorial service will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2005. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Amanda and Ashley Jennings Trust Fund, c/o Suntrust Bank.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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I love you Daddy<3

It is so hard to believe that it has been almost 4 years since you left us. Your girls are doing so well and getting so big....they both remind us of you in their own unique way...

We will continue to be here for the girls and Karen....you are missed by so many people but no one more than them....

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Karen and the girls, this week.

Love,
Steve, Melanie and Aaron

Dear Karen ~

My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. What absolutely beautiful, precious girls you have. It was a pleasure to meet them. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Craig,

Didn't get the honor of wishing you a 40th b-day on time. Love you and miss you man.

-Rob

Another year goes by..still you're not forgotten. God Bless you and look out for your lovely family. We miss you!

Craig,

I know we never met, but your incident changed my life in many ways. I was one of the two surfers whom tried to save your life but could only get your daughter. I'll never forget running up the beach in complete confussion. Knowing that I came up short in the end had always lived deep inside, but I want you to know that I tried so hard. You were a true hero and I'll never forget. I go to the outer banks year round. I'm practically a local. I surf frequenlty in your area and I...

Just finding out of the lost of Craig I am so saddened, I can't believe that so much time has past since my knowing of this. You are great in many ways and surely needed elsewhere because you are such a special spirit! Many thoughts of Craig and his family go through my mind each day ! what a loss here on Earth but what a gain in Heaven!
Love, as Craig called me "Longhair"
Kim

Happy Birthday my friend. You would be so proud of your girls..they are doing great.

We all miss you !!!

The O'Neals

Dear Karen, Amanda and Ashley,

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you today as we remember Craig one year after his passing.

Love,

John, Melissa and Michael