John Mark Jennings

John Mark Jennings obituary, Waterloo, SC

John Mark Jennings

John Jennings Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Kennedy Mortuary & Crematory - Laurens on Jan. 29, 2026.
John Mark Jennings, 41, of Waterloo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

Born in Greenwood, he was the son of the late John Alvin and Betty Noel Jennings, served in the National Guard, and worked in retail. Mark was always about trying to make people smile and would help others before himself.

He is survived by a sister, Jamie Noel Jennings of Waterloo; brothers, Kevin Luiz and Joshua Carlton; cousins, Angie Pitts, Anthony Salters, and Jessica Whitner; and his fur baby, Tico.

In addition to his parents, Mark was predeceased in death by brothers, Adam Montgomery, Derek Sloan, and Donnie Nelson.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at The Kennedy Mortuary Chapel.

The family will have a gathering for Mark at his sister's home, 94 Ivey Bluff Road, Waterloo, SC on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be expressed to the family at www.thekennedymortuary.com.

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February 17, 2026

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Amanda Tafta

February 17, 2026

So sorry to hear about Mark . He will be missed but not forgotten. RIP.

Kathy Grant

January 31, 2026

Sorry to hear that Mark pass was a very nice young man,just met him not long ago at the store he had just started to work at RIP . Hope the family fine comfort .

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