Tommy was baptized into Christ at an early age in Gilmer, Texas. He was a faithful member of the Lawrence and Marder Church of Christ and the Marsalis Avenue Church of Christ. Brother Jennings served on several church ministries, including the communion committee, sunshine ministry visiting the sick and shut-in, and the Sunday school teacher for the new convert class. Additionally, he served as an usher and was the head usher for the City-Wide Revival Meetings. He was very generous, giving financial support whenever needed. He sponsored the annual ushers’ picnic.
Tommy received his formal education from Valley View High School in Gilmer, Texas. After graduating from high school, he immediately relocated to Dallas and enlisted in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge. His next achievement came when he enrolled in college, graduating with a degree in Accounting and Business. He was employed by a textile company, working there for many years before retiring. During his free time, he enjoyed hobbies such as fishing, playing dominoes, and bid whist. He enjoyed the house to house Friday night fellowship with friends playing his favorite games. He also enjoyed the monthly Super Thursday Senior fellowship with church family.
Brother Tommy Jennings will be remembered as a quiet spirit, good-natured, faithful Christian man who loved the Lord and the Church dearly.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife Emma Jean Jennings; stepdaughter Emma Batiste; step-grandson Brandon Batiste (Brittany); brothers-in-law John Currie, Theodis Jackson and Leon Jackson; sisters-in-law Dorothy Carr (Price); Carolyn Moore and Lyndia Martin (John); a devoted niece Beverly Jones, and a host of relatives, friends, and many brothers and sisters in Christ.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Ruth Jennings, brothers Dave Jennings, Jr. and Aubrey Jennings; sisters Charlie Ruth Crowe and Eura Currie.
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