Bennett Dexter Jennings

Franklin, NC - Bennett Dexter Jennings, age 82, of Forest City, NC, formerly of Jackson County, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. He was a native of Jackson County, the son of the late Frank and Margaret Bennett Leopard. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II, and a member of Yellow Mountain Baptist Church. He was retired Co-op Manager, and was manager of Macon County Co-op for 15 years. He enjoyed playing Bluegrass Gospel on his guitar, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Edith Bryson Jennings; a daughter, Sheila Connor of Forest City, NC; a son Stephen Jennings and wife Emma of Franklin, NC; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Jennings.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 10th at 2:00pm at Yellow Mountain Baptist Church, with Rev. Everette Wilson , Rev. Keith Ashe and Rev. Johnny Norris officiating. Burial will be in Stewart Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Jennings, Monty Carter, Keith Connor, Bobby Connor, Steven Connor, Kyle Jennings and Casey Jennings. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Wednesday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin, where the body will remain until placed in the Church one hour prior to the service.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.