Kenneth Charles Jennings b. 9 MAR 1913 Pagosa Springs, Archuleta, Colorado, United States d. 29 MAR 1995 Steelville, Crawford, Missouri, United States: Jacob Strong Family

1913 - 1995

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Birth 9 Mar 1913 Pagosa Springs, Archuleta, Colorado, United States

Gender Male

Died 29 Mar 1995 Steelville, Crawford, Missouri, United States [4, 5]

Buried 31 Mar 1995 Butts, Crawford, Missouri, United States

Person ID I2638 Jacob Strong and Sarah Hill

Last Modified 26 Apr 2013

Father Albert Civil Jennings, b. 16 Jul 1866, , , Illinois, United States , d. 1 Jan 1936, of Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United States

Mother Minnie Feeck, b. 16 Nov 1873, , , Illinois, United States , d. 25 Mar 1942, Durango, La Plata, Colorado, United States

Married 9 Feb 1890 Storm Lake, Buena Vista, Iowa, United States

Family ID F957 Group Sheet

Family 1 Living

Children

	1. Living
	2. Living
	3. Living
	4. Living
	5. Living
	6. Living

Family ID F1165 Group Sheet

Family 2 Living

Family ID F1166 Group Sheet

Notes	TIMELINE for Kenneth Charles Jennings 913 - 9 Mar - born in Pagosa Springs, Archuleta, Colorado 1936 - Jan 1, father died 1936 - Oct 11 Arrested for reckless driving 1936 - Oct 17 - La Plata Public Welfare 1942 - Mar 25 - mother died 1942 - May 14, Enlisted in WW II from Pueblo Branch, La Plata, Colorado (single with dependants) 1995 - Mar 29, Died in Steelville, Crawford, Missouri

Sources

[S282] E-Mail from June Carroll, Look up by Julie Pickett.
Albert and Minnie's son Kenneth went through some tough times after his father died.
On 11 Oct 1936 Kenneth was arrested for reckless driving. Six days later he went on welfare.

Record Type: CCC or WPA Enrollments
Name: Jennings, Kenneth
County: La Plata
Year: 1936 Month: Oct Day: 17
Origin: La Plata Public Welfare
Camp:
Case Nbr: 1141
[S398] Public Records Index, Ancestry.com..
Name: Kenneth C Jennings Birth Date: Mar 1913 Street address: Po Box 574 City: Steelville County: Crawford State: Missouri Zip Code: 65565 Phone Number: 573-775-2972 Record Number: 367930411
[S399] World War II Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, Ancestry.com..
Name: Kenneth C Jennings Birth Year: 1913 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Colorado State: Colorado County or City: La Plata Enlistment Date: 14 May 1942 Enlistment State: Colorado Enlistment City: Pueblo Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 2 years of high school Marital Status: Single, with dependents Height: 74 Weight: 147
[S319] Social Security Death Index, www.familysearch.org..
Name: Kenneth C. Jennings
SSN: 524-32-4249
Last Residence: 65565 Steelville, Crawford, Missouri, United States of America
Born: 9 Mar 1913
Died: 29 Mar 1995 State (Year)
SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951)
[S397] Obituary: Missouri, Steelville Star.
KENNETH CHARLES JENNINGS
Kenneth Charles Jennings was born March 9, 1913, at Pagosa Springs, Colorado, a son of the late Albert Civil Jennings and Minnie Feak Jennings. He entered eternal life March 29, 1995, at the age of 82 years and 20 days.
Kenneth was united in marriage to Olive Spencer and to this union four sons and two daughters were born. After Olive's death he was united in marriage to Lucille Haffer.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd and Earl Jennings, two sisters, Mary Boyd and Ethel Peters.
He served his country in the United States Army, during World War II, and served twice in the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. During this time he received many awards. Some of the commendations were European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, Bronze Star, Combat Medical Badge and earned the rank of SFC E-6. Kenneth served from May 14, 1942, until his retirement, June 30, 1965.
Among those who remain to morn his passing are his loving wife Lucille Jennings of the home in Steelville, Mo.; four sons, George Jennings and wife Glenna of Lebanon, Mo., John Jennings and wife Lynn, Robert Jennings and wife Yvonne all of Anacortas, Washington, Michael Jennings and wife Cyndi of Everett, Washington; two devoted daughters, Patricia and husband, Ron Merritt of Steelville, Mo., Brenda and husband Jim Jennings of Anacortas, Washington.
One step-son, Kenneth Downing and wife, Bonnie, of Salem, Mo., three step-daughters, Bonnie and husband Larry Reuther of Eolia, Mo., Linda and husband Kenneth Steger of Springfield, Mo., and Donna Weber of Labadie, Mo.
Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, George McConnell and Melba Doss of Steelville, Mo., Raymond and Mary Haffer of St. James, Mo., Ruth Thomas, Gladys Hammond, Ruby and Bill Barman, Fern and Bob McClain, Floyd and Marie Haffer, all of St. Louis, MO.
Thirteen grandchildren, Darlena Simmons, Melinee Mabes, Robert Merritt, Shondra Merritt, Jamey Jennings, Stephen Jennings, Rick Mathew, Jennifer Jennings, Nancy Lewis, John Jennings, Jason Jennings, Kim Pryor, and Rick Mathes; nine step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Kenneth Charles Jennings lay in state after 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 1995, Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday. March 31, 1995, at Assembly of God Church, Steelville, Mo., with Pastor James Perkins officiating.
Musical selections were provided by Gary and Sharon Hardecke. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Butts, Mo.
Pallbearers were part of an Honor Guard from Fort Leonard Wood, who also provided graveside military honors.
Arrangements were under the direction of Britton Brothers Funeral Home, Steelville, Mo.
[typed copy provided by Steelville Branch Library, 107 Second Street, P.O. Box 266, Steelville, MO 65565]

Date: 5 April 1995