Obituary for Larry James Jennings
Larry James Jennings arrived on October 13, 1948 in Donaldsonville, Georgia as the first child to Leo and Emma Jennings. Larry graduated from Union Grove High School in 1966 and attended Chipola Junior College from 1966-1968. He married Hazel Jennings on February 28, 2004; and the mother of his daughters, Isabella Rios Davis; and mother of his son, Doris Curtis.
Larry lived his life with adventure, a thirst for knowledge and constant social interaction. He was passionate about luxury automobiles and music, often sharing it with others. He explored 43 States across America as a sales representative. While in Miami, he worked for the “Godfather of Soul, James Brown”. He also worked as a disc jockey in New York, Savanah, Georgia and Marianna, Florida. Larry drove limousines for Twin Luxury Limousine in Jacksonville, Florida. He could pick a “hit tune” long before it topped the charts. Whether DJ-ing his on-line radio station or transporting clients, music always filled his life.
Larry departed peacefully in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Jennings; grandmothers, Annie Koonce and Acenia Jennings; and grandfathers, Lonnie Koonce; and John Elie Jennings.
Survivors include immediate family and extended family: mother, Emma Mae Jennings of Jacksonville, Florida; wife, Hazel Jennings of Jacksonville, Florida; children, Dayyan Jennings of Riverview, Florida, Anisa “Desiree” Jennings (Cantwell Carson) of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Jasmin Joi Jennings of Atlanta, Georgia, Teri Carter (Charles) of Dothan, Alabama and J. Tremayne of Jacksonville, Florida; siblings, Debra Jennings of DC Metro Area, Drexie Jennings of Copperas Cove, Texas, Beverly Jennings of Skillman, New Jersey, Anne Harris of Tallahassee, Florida, Vanessa Sims of Tallahassee, Florida, Melvin Sims of Greenwood, Florida, and Patricia Hill of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Lula Joy Carson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Brisana Carson of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren, Terry Burnette and Donetrea Bonam of Jacksonville, Florida; great-great grandchildren, Alona, Jaylon and Burnette; nieces, Rayna Jennings of Copperas Cove, Texas and Paige Kimmell (Pete); nephews, Conrad Jennings of Copperas Cove Texas, David Jennings (Beth) of Silsbee, Texas, Kent Jennings of Copperas Cove Texas and Andres Ringer (Kailyn) of Washington, DC; brother–in-laws, Eddie (Rose) Parker and Archie D. (Ruby) Parker, Jr. of Andalusia, AL; sister-in-laws, Edna (Jesse) Cooper, of South Carolina and Linda Bonam of Georgia a host of cousins and friends.
The funeral service for Larry James Jennings will be held 1PM, Thursday, December 13th, 2018 at the Funerals By T. S. Warden - Samuel C. Rogers, Jr. Memorial Chapel 4315 N. Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. The visitation will be 12 - 1PM, Thursday, December 13th, 2018 at the mortuary. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234
Larry lived his life with adventure, a thirst for knowledge and constant social interaction. He was passionate about luxury automobiles and music, often sharing it with others. He explored 43 States across America as a sales representative. While in Miami, he worked for the “Godfather of Soul, James Brown”. He also worked as a disc jockey in New York, Savanah, Georgia and Marianna, Florida. Larry drove limousines for Twin Luxury Limousine in Jacksonville, Florida. He could pick a “hit tune” long before it topped the charts. Whether DJ-ing his on-line radio station or transporting clients, music always filled his life.
Larry departed peacefully in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Jennings; grandmothers, Annie Koonce and Acenia Jennings; and grandfathers, Lonnie Koonce; and John Elie Jennings.
Survivors include immediate family and extended family: mother, Emma Mae Jennings of Jacksonville, Florida; wife, Hazel Jennings of Jacksonville, Florida; children, Dayyan Jennings of Riverview, Florida, Anisa “Desiree” Jennings (Cantwell Carson) of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Jasmin Joi Jennings of Atlanta, Georgia, Teri Carter (Charles) of Dothan, Alabama and J. Tremayne of Jacksonville, Florida; siblings, Debra Jennings of DC Metro Area, Drexie Jennings of Copperas Cove, Texas, Beverly Jennings of Skillman, New Jersey, Anne Harris of Tallahassee, Florida, Vanessa Sims of Tallahassee, Florida, Melvin Sims of Greenwood, Florida, and Patricia Hill of Jacksonville, Florida; grandchildren, Lula Joy Carson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Brisana Carson of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren, Terry Burnette and Donetrea Bonam of Jacksonville, Florida; great-great grandchildren, Alona, Jaylon and Burnette; nieces, Rayna Jennings of Copperas Cove, Texas and Paige Kimmell (Pete); nephews, Conrad Jennings of Copperas Cove Texas, David Jennings (Beth) of Silsbee, Texas, Kent Jennings of Copperas Cove Texas and Andres Ringer (Kailyn) of Washington, DC; brother–in-laws, Eddie (Rose) Parker and Archie D. (Ruby) Parker, Jr. of Andalusia, AL; sister-in-laws, Edna (Jesse) Cooper, of South Carolina and Linda Bonam of Georgia a host of cousins and friends.
The funeral service for Larry James Jennings will be held 1PM, Thursday, December 13th, 2018 at the Funerals By T. S. Warden - Samuel C. Rogers, Jr. Memorial Chapel 4315 N. Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206. The visitation will be 12 - 1PM, Thursday, December 13th, 2018 at the mortuary. Interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Please sign the family guest book. Arrangements in care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234