Rev. William R. Jennings

Rev. William Ray Jennings, Sr. was born on December 22, 1938 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Clyde and Winnie Jennings. He has been married for 67 years to the love of his life, Evangelist Pearl Brown Jennings. Rev. Jennings was educated in the Nashville Public School System and studied at Tennessee State University. He worked for over 48 years in religious publishing at the National Baptist Publishing Board and the Sunday School Union of the AME Church as a production manager. In 1988 he accepted his calling from the Lord to preach, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Kenneth Robinson at Payne Chapel AME Church, Nashville. He has served as shepherd to four churches in the 13th Episcopal District: St. Paul AME. in Paducah, Kentucky; First Pegram AME, Pegram, TN.; Ebenezer AME Nashville, TN; and St. Phillip AME, Nashville, TN. Rev. Jennings has been faithful in his service to the Lord, serving with gladness—tirelessly, faithfully, and with great compassion.

 His investment in the lives of others has truly made a difference, giving hope and encouragement to so many. Rev. Jennings remained active in his service to the Lord at Lee Chapel AME Church until his health deteriorated.  Rev. Jennings is preceded in death by his eldest son, Ray H. Jennings. He is survived by his wife, Evangelist Pearl B. Jennings; children Lorrie F. Jennings, Renita Jennings-Smart (Walter), William R. Jennings, Jr., eight grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, family and friends. His passing has left a void in the hearts of all that loved him.

 Please keep the Jennings family in your thoughts and prayers.