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Captain James Jennings
1934 - 2021
Captain James Jennings
1934 - 2021
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BORN
1934
DIED
2021
Captain Jennings Obituary
Rockwall , TX—Captain James Jennings, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp, passed away July 8th at Plano Medical Center in Texas.
The son of Fate and Zellena (Morton) Jennings, James "Sonnyboy" grew up in Augusta, Georgia. He was born July 1st, 1934.
At the age of 17, James enlisted in the Marine Corp. He valued this service highly and attained the rank of Captain. As part of this service, he received many honorary awards. He proudly retired after 21 years of service.
James had several careers after the Marines. He worked for several corporations as an engineer: Silicon Development Corp, Computer Console Incorporated, Sperry Univac, LSI Logic Corporation and College of Southern Nevada where he served as a professor.
James was also a published author.
James is survived by his wife of 35 years, Waltenia Scott Jennings. His son, Darrell Jennings (Patricia), daughter, Kiva Jennings Kelly (Doug) and stepson, John Spencer (Madonna). James has 7 grandchildren and 7 great grands.
A service honoring the life of Captain James Jennings will be held Friday, July 30th, at 11:00 AM at Murray Brothers Funeral Home Cascade Chapel - 1199 Utoy Springs Road in Atlanta, Ga. Interment will be following the service at Georgia National Cemetery at 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive in Canton, GA.
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Keisha Tutt Waites
July 25, 2021
Uncle James, I will miss you. You weren't only a strong and dedicated Marine but you were the man that took great care of my Auntie. She prayed for you and you were all that she wished for. You also treated me with such love and shared your wisdom. I do remember our hikes in California when I visited from school. I will say, I didn't always love the war movies but spending time with you was a treasure.
Rest well Marine.
Keisha
Tony Bussey
July 25, 2021
My Condolences to the Family may the Loving Spirit and Memories last forever ; to the Distinguished Honorable member "Thank You For your service " RIP GFCC .
Kaye Scott Tutt
July 24, 2021
I will truly miss my brothers-in-law, constant jokes, and all the other loving and caring times we spent together. He made each visit together a joy and memorable time, and He took such good care of my sister and she of him. Being a "MARINE " was what he was most proud of and He always let everyone know how proud he was to service his country. He will truly be missed but always remembered and loved. Rest In Peace my brother. Kaye Scott Tutt.
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Carol and Marvin
July 23, 2021
Memories of my brother,a faithful and dedicated serviceman (Captain),who shared experiences and times of fun and laughter.I will miss your smiling face,your joy and the times of conversations.I
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