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Palm Coast, FL - William Walter Jennings, a retiree from Verizon communications after 35 years of service, a dedicated NASCAR fan, avid gardener, beekeeper, and lover of anything musical, passed on Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Palm Coast, FL after living most of his 90 years in the Freehold, NJ area.
Bill to his friends and Grandpa to his family, he was a very health-conscious man and attributed his longevity to his diet of homegrown vegetables and honey, ice cream, and Little Debbies.
He married his wife Jane in December 1960. Then spent the next 59 years playfully bickering and raising five smart strong and independent children, Dawn, Lori, David, Billy, and Deana.
Grandpa took extreme pride in all of his grandchildren; Eryn, William, Justin, Jordan, Kevin, Kyle, McKayla, Matthew, and Evan, and great-grandchildren, Emily and Lianna. They never failed to bring a smile to his face. He enjoyed reminiscing about his late brothers, Walt and Ray, and sisters Dot and Edith, with his two surviving sisters Ruth and Alethea.
He also took pride in his service during the Korean war serving in the Navy, and you rarely would find him without a ball cap sporting a Navy logo.
Grandpa took fashion cues from no one. His signature every day look was all his own, a plain T-shirt designed by the fashion house Fruit of the Loom, a pair of comfy tan colored pants worn with his trademark suspenders, brown socks, and sandals.
Grandpa was a devoted Christian and enjoyed serving as a deacon at his church. It is not lost on his family that he went home to Jesus on Sabbath morning.
Visitation will be held at Clymer Funeral Home, 39 Old Kings Road N, Palm Coast, FL on Friday, July 24, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held after the visitation at 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send a donation to the Deborah Hospital Foundation at deborahfoundation.org/donate.
For online condolences please go to www.clymerfuneralhome.com
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David L. Darick
July 25, 2020
Dear Aunt Jane, Cousins and Family. Uncle Will was always someone very special to me. Growing up as a kid he taught me how to play the guitar (although at first my fingers didn't seem hardly long enough) which he left at home for me to practice on while he went off to help fight the Korean War serving in the Navy. He was my musical mentor and idol. The few times he was able to come home on leave we would go for rides on his "Indian" motorcycle. I truly miss the large family reunions we used to have where we all got together for great food, fun, laughter and "horseshoes" competition. No nephew could ask for a better role model, and his memory will be forever cherished.
Sending much love, condolences and sympathy,
Dave Darick and Family
Dale Thomas
July 23, 2020
I am Dale Thomas from the Collingwood Park SDA Church. My family and I would like to extend your heart felt condolences. Bro Bill was always so helpful, warm and genuine. Bro Bill will always be remembered for operating our sound system at the church and the nursing home ministry. Bro Bill gave so much to the church and very insightful. He would always bring those lovely dishes to potluck that his wife Jane would prepare.
Bill was a true friend and he really loved Jesus.
He was truly loved.
I wish all the family God richest blessings.
Alan Miller
July 23, 2020
So sorry Eryn and family
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Walt Darick
July 22, 2020
My name is Walter William Darick. Wil was my uncle and his name was William Walter, I was named after him and his brother Walt. First I would like to send my condolences to his wife Jane and all of his Children, May God be with you in this very sad time.Wil was a great man, Always laughing jokeing around and would do anything for any one. He was always a pleasure to be around. Wil and his brother Walt were my hero's wile I was growing up, They were both just fun to be around. I was there when they built the number 52 stock car and watched Walt race at Wall Stadium, Oldbridge, Nazerth, And even Pitman. They were the days, Great times. I will miss him greatly but I No he is were he wanted to be, He is home with his Lord and Savior, And for all of you who want to see him again, Well, You no what you have to do. I Ann no preacher by a long shot, This is just pure facts. May God be with you all in this time of Sorrow.
Walt Darick
July 22, 2020
Hi, My name is Walter William Darick, Wil is my uncle who ws William Walter. Wil was a great man, always had time for everyone, always smiling and jokeing around. When I was younger Wil and his brother Walt were my Heros, I always looked up to them for who they were, I will never forget when the two of them built the number 52 stock car, What great times they were, I will never forget these two men. I No with out a shadow of a drought that my uncle Wil is with the Lord now we're he wanted to be. We all no there is only one way to see him again, Wil's body is going to be resting in the grave, But I No my uncle Wil is with the Lord. (Praise God)
Sherry Konwaler
July 22, 2020
Dear Aunt Jane and Family, We are sorry for your loss of Uncle Bill. Our prayers are with you and know that he is with the lord in his heavenly grace. With love, Sherry and Brian
Jenna Keeney
July 22, 2020
Going to be truely missed my sweet friend.
Michele Tantillo Ondrushek
July 22, 2020
Dear Jane and family I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was a awesome man and I have many fond memories of him coming in to the donut man with you Jane and your grandson Justin. I will be praying for you all but I know he is at peace with the Lord xoxo
Michele Tantillo Ondrushek
July 22, 2020
Dale Green
July 21, 2020
One of the smartest men I ever met. A good man with a good heart. Enjoyed fishing with my friend and lucky to have known him for 47+years. RIP
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