Gerald Patrick Jennings

Gerald Raymond Jennings passed away November 25, 2018, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 85. He was born April 14, 1933, in Messena, Iowa, the son of Raymond Patrick and Naomie Glee Jennings. He married Marie Alice Maher in Colfax, Iowa, and was a carpenter for most of his life. Gerald was a U.S. Army veteran. Gerald and Marie lived in Iowa, California, Arkansas, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Tennessee, and finally moved to Mountain Home in 2015 to be near their family and grandchildren. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church and he enjoyed working on his airplane and spending time with his family and friends.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Marie Alice Jennings of Mountain Home, AR; four sons, Patrick Jennings, Shawn Jennings, Donald Jennings, and Gerald Jennings; three daughters, Michelle Due, Virginia Blattert, and Ann Kaufman; three sisters, Betty Cook, Jean Novy, and Patty Penrod; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and a host of friends, including Mike and Dianna Roller.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel Jennings; and grandson, Joshua Jennings.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Iowa.

Arrangements are by Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services - Mountain Home, Arkansas.