Charles E. "Charlie" Jennings

Charles E. “Charlie” Jennings, age 92, of Maryville, passed away at Asbury Place on June 30, 2020. He fell and suffered a broken hip in late January, from which he simply could not recover. A US Navy veteran and a Mason,Charlie had a long, successful career at ALCOA, from which he retired in 1990. He was a devoted member and Deacon at Monte Vista Baptist Church, which he faithfully attended with his beloved wife, Helen, until she died in August, 2019. Charlie is also preceded in death by his parents, Buel and Edna Jennings, his brother Roy, and his sister Martha.

He is survived by his brother, Kenneth Jennings and Helen’s brother, John C. Everhart (Helen). He is also survived by his children, David (Pam) Jennings, Stephen (Charlotte) Jennings, Linda Lairamore, and Lori (Dale) Carver. Charlie cherished watching his grandchildren grow up, including Aaron, Christopher, Brad, Doug, Catherine, Adam, Will, David, Jenna, and Allison. His great-grandchildren, Addison, Taylor, Reece, and Palmer were the light of his life in his later years.

No funeral service is planned due to the current pandemic. A private service for the family will be held on July 2, 2020, at Grandview Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest alongside Helen.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s memory to Monte Vista Baptist Church Building Fund would be appreciated.