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Jonathan Jennings Obituary

JENNINGS Jonathan A. Jennings I, age 58, Thursday, June 2, 2005 in East Liberty, OH. Former Galvanzing Foreman of Weirton Steel for 39 years. Currently employed with the Honda Plant in East Liberty, OH. Member and Trustee of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Steubenville, OH. Predeceased by father Francis Jennings Sr., brother Francis Jr. and Brian Jennings. Survived by wife, Minister Eunice Jenkins Jennings of Columbus, OH; son, Jonathan (Anita) Jennings II of Detroit, MI; daughter, Danielle Blake of Columbus, OH; mother, Laura West Jennings of Weirton, WV; brothers, Duane (Fannie) Jennings of Steubenville, OH and Charles (Linda) Jennings; sister, Rhonda Jennings of Weirton, WV and Saundra (Elver) Lee of Steubenville, OH; sister-in-law, Mary Jennings of Weirton, WV; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Homegoing celebration 12 noon Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at Mt. Period Baptist Church, 462 Kimball Place, Columbus, OH. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Pastor Jerry Carter officiating. Rev. Norris Hood of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Steubenville, OH Eugolist. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, OH. Arrangements by J. MARTIN SMITH MORTUARY, 1173 E. Hudson St.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jun. 6, 2005.

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Nicole (West) Graham

June 8, 2005

To the Jennings Family: I extend my greatest condolences and sympathy to you all in this time of staggering loss. May the Lord usher in a precious peace in the time to come...we were all blessed to have had JJ in our lives. He is in many fond memories of my childhood, and was a huge part of our family. We will all miss him greatly.

Deacon Eugene and Ruth Johnson

June 7, 2005

To Minister Eunice Jennings, Jonathan, Danielle and family. We wish to extend our Deepest sympathy during this time of sadness.

May you find comfort in the warmth shared by your friends and loved ones. May God bless and keep you.

Sheera Harris-Johnson

June 6, 2005

To the Jennings Family - You have my deepest and sincere Condolences. God will keep and bless you all. To Jonathan my friend - Keep your head up and spirits high. Robert and I will keep you and yours in prayer.

Eunice (Jeter) Sykes

June 6, 2005

To Laura, Sondra and all the Jennings Family: I was deeply saddened and shocked to hear of J.J.'s untimely death. I'll always remember his good heart and kind spirit. We've known each other since high school; he was a loyal friend that I could always count on. I will miss him. May God bless you and your family.

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