William Jennings

Mr. William "Bill" Jennings, age 95 formerly of Madison entered this life on December 6th, 1917 in Graham, Kentucky. He was the son of Corbett and Iva Jennings. Bill was inducted into the United States Army during World War II. He rose to the rank of Corporal serving the 127th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion. Bill fought through four campaigns and survived the Battle of the Bulge. He was honorably discharged on December 11, 1945, Bill moved to Madison in 1970 and retired from Reliance Electric in 1982. After his retirement he served his community as Chaplain for the Madison VFW Post 1969 and Jefferson Post 9 of the American Legion. He provided graveside services for more than 640 veterans and their families. As an avid traveler and bowler he made many friends and will be dearly missed. Bill died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 11:13 p.m. at The Villages in Florida. A LOVING FAMILY Bill will be missed by his daughter: Paula L. Jennings Curry; his son: Michael W. Jennings; 5-grandchildren, 9-great grandchildren; 1-great great grandchild and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Corbett and Iva Mabrey Jennings; his wife, Modelle Jennings;; his son in law, Richard L. Curry; his sister, Juanita Todd and her husband, Marvin; his loving and trusted companion, Yvonne Hubbard Shipman died, June 27, 2012. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 22, 2013 at 11:30 a.m., by Chaplain Billy Chatham, Jennifer Yates Moulden and Michael W. Jennings at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Grandview Memorial Gardens in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may call Friday February 22, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORS A final salute will be conducted on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at 12 Noon at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre. Full military honors will be conducted at the Grandview Memorial Mausoleum Chapel on Friday , Feb. 22, 2013 by Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion Honor Guard. Cards are available at the funeral home.

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