Kenneth Earl Jennings

Kenneth Earl Jennings, 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully in his sleep on November 9, 2017. He was born on January 4, 1936 in Providence, KY to the late Claude “Mitchell” and Myrtle “Irene” Armstrong Jennings (Powell). He was preceded in death by many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, and one angel grandchild. Kenneth was raised in Detroit, MI where he attended college and earned his degree in electronics. He was a Christian and attended Little Zion Primitive Baptist Church in Dearborn, MI. He was a veteran of the United States Army during peace time. He was very proud of his service to his country. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Zettie “Elizabeth” Patterson Jennings, whom was the love of his life. They had a long and happy marriage where they had many adventures and made many fond memories. He is also survived by a sister, Mary Jennings Booth of Baltimore, MD; Daughters Kathleen Jennings-Boyce of Berkeley Springs, WV and Rebecca Jennings-Fowler of Ripley, WV; Grandson Stephen (Alyona) Jennings of Tacoma, WA; Granddaughter Samantha Boyce of Cumberland, MD. He loved his children deeply, but his grandchildren owned his heart. Next to his wife he had no greater love than his family. Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Elder Joe Miller officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Following the services Kenneth will be cremated in accordance with his wishes. Online memories and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com