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George Jennings Obituary
92, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away April 12, 2017, at St. Paul Hermitage in Beech Grove. George was born February 23, 1925, to the late Erma (Oeftering) and William P. Jennings.
George graduated from Sacred Heart High School and served two years in the United States Navy during World War II, being stationed at Pearl Harbor. He owned Jennings Meat Market on Clifton Street for many years. He also owned a store in Beech Grove for several years and worked for McFarling Foods until he retired.
George married Maryfrances "Mike" Wendling in November of 1947. They were charter members of St. Mark Catholic Church and spent many years in service to their church family. They were both honored by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis with the Spirit of Service Award in 2010. George was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3660.
George is survived by his wife, Maryfrances "Mike"; twelve children, Bill (Marie Hilda), Anne (Phil) Breedlove, Sue Hillman, Tom (Mary Lynn), Joan (John) Sanew, Joyce (Bob) Myles, Holly Jennings, Ginny (Chuck) Taylor, Terri (Rick) Utterback, George (Tammy), Paul (Jane), and John (Amy); sister, Julia O'Farrell; 29 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by a sister, Delia Rose Jennings.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, 4 to 8 p.m., in the Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East St. (US Hwy. 31 South), where morning prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, in St. Mark Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Hermitage, https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/SistersofStBenedictOurLa/benedictine.html. ; Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory, view George's Life Story Video, or to sign the online guest registry.
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Cyndi Ballantini-Godsey
April 19, 2017
In honor of George E Jennings! One of the kindest souls I have known. He was a good man, father, grandfather and servant of God. I could only pray to be half the person he was. May you rest in piece George. Your legacy will live on through your loving family!
Michael Schubach
April 17, 2017
My deepest condolences to all of you on your loss.
May God bless you in your time of grief.
Sandy Storey-Moon
April 15, 2017
Dear Jennings Family,
I am sorry to hear of your dad, George's passing. I remember great days in our childhood. Your parents were both very kind hearted people. So many of my memories of our childhood, living next door to your family and the days gone by too fast... Bless you all. Sandy Storey - Moon
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