Obituary;
JENNINGS, Leon, age 82, of Huber Heights was called to join his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2013. He was born on November 28, 1930 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky to the late Ova and Myrtle (Campbell) Jennings.
Leon came to Dayton at age 16 and worked for 37 years at McCalls until they closed and then worked at Nielson, in Cincinnati until retirement in 1995. A devoted Christian, he became an Ordained Minister later in life and loved teaching and celebrating his faith each day. Also a skilled carpenter, he continued working on projects into his 80s. As a man who cherished his heritage, he wrote a book about his childhood memories growing up in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, coal camp. He had a wonderful smile, great sense of humor and would break out into song at the drop of a hat. No one will forget the wonderful imaginative stories he told about his childhood and some of his elaborate practical jokes.
He loved the outdoors and his hobbies included fishing, hunting, watching sports and sitting on his front porch enjoying people and nature. Nothing gave him more joy than spending time with his family, church family, and many friends. He never met a stranger and was always there to help when needed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene (Boatman), whom he married on April 28, 1979;
daughters, Deb Grogean, Dinah (Bruce) Luneke; sons, Phillip and Larry (Amber);
brothers, Harold (Pat) Jennings, Jim (Sharon) Jennings; sisters, Louise (Hilary) Hoskins, Judy (Tom) Allen; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; beloved friends and in-laws Floyd and Gaylen (Kittrell) Kirkland, Rose (Phil) Barber-Dell.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife of over 26 years, Joyce (Kittrell) Jennings;
grandson, Rob Grogean; many other dear members of his family.
Funeral service at the First Church of the Open Bible with Pastor Gary Peterson officiating. Burial in Arlington Cemetery in Brookville, Ohio.
JENNINGS, Leon, age 82, of Huber Heights was called to join his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2013. He was born on November 28, 1930 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky to the late Ova and Myrtle (Campbell) Jennings.
Leon came to Dayton at age 16 and worked for 37 years at McCalls until they closed and then worked at Nielson, in Cincinnati until retirement in 1995. A devoted Christian, he became an Ordained Minister later in life and loved teaching and celebrating his faith each day. Also a skilled carpenter, he continued working on projects into his 80s. As a man who cherished his heritage, he wrote a book about his childhood memories growing up in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, coal camp. He had a wonderful smile, great sense of humor and would break out into song at the drop of a hat. No one will forget the wonderful imaginative stories he told about his childhood and some of his elaborate practical jokes.
He loved the outdoors and his hobbies included fishing, hunting, watching sports and sitting on his front porch enjoying people and nature. Nothing gave him more joy than spending time with his family, church family, and many friends. He never met a stranger and was always there to help when needed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene (Boatman), whom he married on April 28, 1979;
daughters, Deb Grogean, Dinah (Bruce) Luneke; sons, Phillip and Larry (Amber);
brothers, Harold (Pat) Jennings, Jim (Sharon) Jennings; sisters, Louise (Hilary) Hoskins, Judy (Tom) Allen; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; beloved friends and in-laws Floyd and Gaylen (Kittrell) Kirkland, Rose (Phil) Barber-Dell.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife of over 26 years, Joyce (Kittrell) Jennings;
grandson, Rob Grogean; many other dear members of his family.
Funeral service at the First Church of the Open Bible with Pastor Gary Peterson officiating. Burial in Arlington Cemetery in Brookville, Ohio.
Obituary;
JENNINGS, Leon, age 82, of Huber Heights was called to join his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2013. He was born on November 28, 1930 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky to the late Ova and Myrtle (Campbell) Jennings.
Leon came to Dayton at age 16 and worked for 37 years at McCalls until they closed and then worked at Nielson, in Cincinnati until retirement in 1995. A devoted Christian, he became an Ordained Minister later in life and loved teaching and celebrating his faith each day. Also a skilled carpenter, he continued working on projects into his 80s. As a man who cherished his heritage, he wrote a book about his childhood memories growing up in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, coal camp. He had a wonderful smile, great sense of humor and would break out into song at the drop of a hat. No one will forget the wonderful imaginative stories he told about his childhood and some of his elaborate practical jokes.
He loved the outdoors and his hobbies included fishing, hunting, watching sports and sitting on his front porch enjoying people and nature. Nothing gave him more joy than spending time with his family, church family, and many friends. He never met a stranger and was always there to help when needed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene (Boatman), whom he married on April 28, 1979;
daughters, Deb Grogean, Dinah (Bruce) Luneke; sons, Phillip and Larry (Amber);
brothers, Harold (Pat) Jennings, Jim (Sharon) Jennings; sisters, Louise (Hilary) Hoskins, Judy (Tom) Allen; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; beloved friends and in-laws Floyd and Gaylen (Kittrell) Kirkland, Rose (Phil) Barber-Dell.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife of over 26 years, Joyce (Kittrell) Jennings;
grandson, Rob Grogean; many other dear members of his family.
Funeral service at the First Church of the Open Bible with Pastor Gary Peterson officiating. Burial in Arlington Cemetery in Brookville, Ohio.
JENNINGS, Leon, age 82, of Huber Heights was called to join his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2013. He was born on November 28, 1930 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky to the late Ova and Myrtle (Campbell) Jennings.
Leon came to Dayton at age 16 and worked for 37 years at McCalls until they closed and then worked at Nielson, in Cincinnati until retirement in 1995. A devoted Christian, he became an Ordained Minister later in life and loved teaching and celebrating his faith each day. Also a skilled carpenter, he continued working on projects into his 80s. As a man who cherished his heritage, he wrote a book about his childhood memories growing up in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, coal camp. He had a wonderful smile, great sense of humor and would break out into song at the drop of a hat. No one will forget the wonderful imaginative stories he told about his childhood and some of his elaborate practical jokes.
He loved the outdoors and his hobbies included fishing, hunting, watching sports and sitting on his front porch enjoying people and nature. Nothing gave him more joy than spending time with his family, church family, and many friends. He never met a stranger and was always there to help when needed.
He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene (Boatman), whom he married on April 28, 1979;
daughters, Deb Grogean, Dinah (Bruce) Luneke; sons, Phillip and Larry (Amber);
brothers, Harold (Pat) Jennings, Jim (Sharon) Jennings; sisters, Louise (Hilary) Hoskins, Judy (Tom) Allen; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; beloved friends and in-laws Floyd and Gaylen (Kittrell) Kirkland, Rose (Phil) Barber-Dell.
He was also preceded in death by his first wife of over 26 years, Joyce (Kittrell) Jennings;
grandson, Rob Grogean; many other dear members of his family.
Funeral service at the First Church of the Open Bible with Pastor Gary Peterson officiating. Burial in Arlington Cemetery in Brookville, Ohio.
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