Raymond Gene Jennings, age 93, of Houston, MO passed away May 6, 2021 at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, MO. He was born July 15, 1927 in Thornfield, MO to William and Nellie (Hargis) Jennings.
He grew up around Thornfield, MO and graduated high school in Manteca, CA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; five brothers; four sisters; a son, Gregory Jennings; and a daughter, Charlotte VanNoordt.
Raymond is survived by three sons, Mike Jennings, Dwight (Carmen Plaza) Jennings, and Melvin (Linda) Jennings; three daughters, Yvonne (Steve) Cope, Tabatha (Pat) Jolly, and Patricia Lowrance; sixteen grandchildren, Penny, Michelle, Estabon, Amara, Bradley, Brian, Lori, Eric, Shelly, Scott, Charlotte, Greg, Jr, Jed, Justin, Joel, and Celine; numerous great-grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Raymond married Mary Crisp February 4, 1966 in Miami, OK. Following retirement, they moved to Houston, MO. They attended Houston Seventh Day Adventist Church. Mary preceded him in death in 2011.
Raymond worked construction throughout Missouri and Illinois. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, grandkids, his church and helping others. A joy of his was supplying bouquets of his garden flowers for his church. His passion was to teach others about the Bible, and the love of the Lord.
He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and church family.
Visitation: Tuesday May 11, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Houston Seventh Day Adventist Church
Service: Tuesday May 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Houston Seventh Day Adventist Church
Burial: Hillcrest Cemetery
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Houston Seventh Day Adventist Church
