LONNIE RAY JENNINGS, SR. age 75, of Flintville, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, September 13, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving and adoring family to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mr. Jennings was born in Fayetteville, Tenn., on March 26, 1949, to the late Junior and Dot Jennings. Mr. Jennings was a 1967 graduate of Huntland High School.  He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Memorial Church.  He was a farmer all of his life.  He milked cows on his families dairy farm most of his life and raised crops as all farmers do.  Mr. Jennings also was employed for approximately 20 years at Jack Daniel's in Lynchburg, Tenn., where he drove a truck until his retirement.  He could often be found doing mechanic work on vehicles, driving his Jeep but his favorite hobby was woodworking.  He could build anything he put his mind to including cabinets for his daughter's home, doors and crosses and picture frames were his specialty.  He always enjoyed spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He will be remembered as a friendly person that never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Jennings of Flintville, they would have been married 57 years on October 9th.  Son, Lonnie Ray Jennings, Jr. and wife, Scharlene, Daughter, Valerie Smith (Davin Osborne) all of Flintville, Tenn.,  grandchildren; Lexi (Hunter)Hall, Brianna Jennings and Andella Smith.  Great-Grandchildren; Braylea Hall, Mazelyn Johnson, Luna Hall and Skye Hall.  Brothers; Mike Jennings and wife, Paulette and Barkley Jennings and wife, Pam all of Lynchburg, Tenn.,

A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. on Friday, September 20, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. John Gifford and Bro. Tim Keller, officiating.

Visitation with the family will be held from 3:00 P.M. until service time at 5:00 P.M. on Friday prior to his service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Memorials Processing, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN  38105-9959.