Dr. Charles W. Jennings

Friday, September 23, 2016

Dr. Charles W. Jennings, 90, Greenwood, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016.

Born July 1, 1926 in Butler, Ind., he was the only child to the late Delbert and Zona Jennings.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He received his BA from Indiana Central and D.min degree from United Seminary of Dayton, Ohio.

Survivors include his wife of more than 68 years, Lois A. (Nicodemus); children Timothy (Deanna), James (Cindy) and Cheryl Atkerson; grandchildren Emily, Elise, Caleb, Sarah, Nick and Kyle; and seven great-grandchildren.

Pastoring with the United Church of Christ, he has served churches in Dayton, Oak Park, Ill., Muncie, Gary, Indianapolis and Mulberry.

Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 at Danville Christian Church with visitation 12-1 p.m., and in Muncie at Eden Church, 11205 Highway 3, on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 11:30 a.m., with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Week of Compassion Danville Christian Church or Our Christian World Mission, Indiana Kentucky Conference -- UCC, 11 W. 42nd, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Arrangements have been entrusted to G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The Gardens at Olive Branch.