Mr. Jennings was born in Augusta and lived in McCormick most of his life. After graduating from Johnson Wells University with a degree in Culinary Arts, he lived in Charleston, Raleigh, and Savannah where he had worked as a chef. He had moved back to McCormick a year ago and was a member of McCormick First Baptist Church. His brother, Adam Jennings, and grandparents, Ray and Libby Jennings, Bernard Lynn and Dr. James Gilbert preceded him in death.
Survivors:
Father: Richard "Rick" Jennings, McCormick
Mother and step-father: Lou Ann and James Barnett, Lincolnton
Maternal Grandmother: Catherine Gilbert, McCormick, SC
Nephew: Adam "A.J." Jennings, Jr.
Niece: Taylor Buckner