Charles David “Duke” Jennings

Charles David “Duke” Jennings, 78, of Union City passed away Friday morning, June 14, 2024, at his home.

Memorial services will be conducted 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Zion Methodist Church near Union City. Brother Rick Roberts will officiate.

Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Mosier, Todd Phipps, Steve Walker, Danny McKinnis, George Gibson, Vernon Wright, David Blincoe, Pete Whitten and Jimmy Argo.

Visitation will be held at Mt. Zion Methodist Church from 3:30 p.m. until the hour of services Tuesday.

Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.

Memorial contributions may take the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the American Kidney Fund.

Duke was born January 11, 1946, in Hickman, Kentucky, son of the late Alonzo and Beatrice (Smith) Jennings. He married Jan (Phipps) Jennings November 14, 1969. He served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968. Duke retired as a shift foreman from the former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 30 years of service. He had many challenges in life and never complained. His family described him as the toughest man they ever knew. Nothing was more important to Duke than the love of his family. Duke was in a pilot group of ten patients to receive a kidney and pancreas transplant in 1989. He had a very strong faith and was a testament that miracles do happen. Duke was a member of Second Baptist Church in Union City.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years whom he adored, Jan Jennings; his daughter, Amanda Jennings of Union City; his son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Jennifer Jennings of Union City; four grandchildren, Brooke Cary and husband Tanner of Union City, Bryleigh Snead and husband Houston of Halls, Nolan Duke Jennings and Beau Hollis Jennings both of Union City; two great grandchildren, Trace Cary and Townes Lucille Cary both of Union City; and a third great granddaughter that he was looking forward to being born in September 2024; and several nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Jan Mosier and Alyce Clarke; and three brothers, Gerald Jennings, Roger Jennings and Bill Jennings.

Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home    731-885-1033