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Herbert Chandler Jennings, age 93, of Wilmington passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home.
He was born in Barberton, Ohio on March 15, 1922 the son of the late Russell Herbert Jennings and Sarah Josephine Chandler Jennings.
He proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine Corps aviator and pilot instructor during WWII. He retired from the USMC Reserves as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1982. Herbert was a highly motivated and independent person who worked as an executive in the food service industry. He had a successful career with Stouffer’s Foods and Litton Industries, and he retired in 1990 as Vice President, Director of Food Services for Consolidated Coin Caterers Corporation in Charlotte, NC. He enjoyed numerous activities like skiing, golf and square dancing but also was known to delve into creative pursuits such as woodcarving, painting, and making stained glass.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Stephanie W. Jennings of the home; son, Russell Herbert Jennings II (Kay) of Albemarle, NC; daughters, Linda Gail Jennings (Kirby Jones) of Fountain Hills, AZ, Carol Anne Jennings (Jim Anderson) Millersville, MD and Sara Elizabeth Dilger (Fiance Dan Kovalsky) of Landisville, PA; step children, Mark W. Ryle and Robin Ann Ryle of New York City; grandchildren, Samantha Jennings-Jones, Cheryl Morgan, Scott Dilger, Paul Dilger and Maya Jennings; great grandchildren, Harper Dilger and Scarlett Morgan; and numerous other loving friends and family.
Herb was a member of First Baptist Church, 411 Market Street, Wilmington.
A private graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org
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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099
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