Johnny Ray “John” Jennings, a loving father and husband, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23rd with his wife and sons by his side. He was 69. John was born to John and Norma Jennings on February 28, 1952 in Lebanon, Missouri.
John loved to travel. He would take the RV and pursue adventures with his beloved wife Patty all over the U.S. His favorite place to visit was Alaska. Fishing for salmon and enjoying the beauty of it all led him there for months at a time. They would spend their winters in the warmth of Arizona. John was also passionate about gardening. He had a green thumb and took great pride in keeping his yard and landscaping pristine year-round. He loved his family fiercely and spent many years coaching his sons thru baseball while sharing his love for the sport. John was an avid Royals fan, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, adored his grandchildren and will be missed dearly by his family and friends.
John is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Patricia Jennings; sons, Michael Jennings (Christy), Aaron Byle, Andrew Byle (Morelia); grandchildren, Colton, Tiffani, Lindsey, Christian, Cory, Dianna, Randy, Amy, Ivan, Lucas and Haley; and six great grandchildren.
A private family graveside service will be held at Mount Washington Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation in memory of John.