Hey Leslie,
Thinking of you and sending a big hug your way.  I can't believe e years have gone by since your dad passed away.  I thought a lot of your dad.  He was our first home teacher and was very faithful to come see and my mom when we started coming to church.    He taught us a lot and was there when we needed him.   He always talked about your mom and you and Jody.  He loved you guys.    Just wanted to share that memory and let you know that I was thinking about you.  Love you girl!
Sheryl

Dear Leslie, Jody, and all of the Jennings Family, 

I was so sorry to learn of Jerry's death.  He held a special place in my heart.  Growing up Jerry lived in Florida and I lived in New York.

When Jerry went on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints I was a non member in my late teens.  Jerry and I became friends through "snail mail."  When I went to Florida to visit my many Floridian cousins I got to know Sherran who was engaged to Jerry.  They were an awesome couple and were loving and kind to me throughout the years.  

I did join the Church and was influenced by Jerry's constant example of living the Gospel all of his life.  The joy that Jerry & Sherran knew when Lesslie was born and then the gratitude they felt at Jody joining their family was inspiring to watch.  Jerry always made it clear that Sherran and his children were the great blessing of his life.

Jerry was a caregiver.  He loved babysitting Leslie's twins, he looked after his parents, he gave great love and opportunity to other young people.  He was happiest being in the center of a group.  He loved serving in the Temple and he always tried to help others.  His compassion and devotion to Sherran through her illness has been an example of eternal true love to all who knew them.

I wish that I could be in Florida today to represent the "northern" Casteleiro part of the family.  My dad was Jerry's uncle and was a tender support to Jerry throughout his mission.  He was very proud of his nephew.

May Jerry's children, grandchildren, brothers and sister all be blessed and comforted at this time of sorrow.  Jerry never called me Marion.  I was always referred to as "Yankee."  If Jerry can see this memory page, I hope that he recognizes the name Marion. 

On behalf of my brothers George and Paul and their families we
 send our deepest sympathy to all of Jerry's loved ones.

Until we meet again...
Love,
Marion Casteleiro
Middletown, New York

Dear Leslie and Jody and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.  Your dad was a significant person in our lives when we joined the church.  He was one of our first home teachers and came every month without fail.  He would also call on us and check on me and my mom to make sure that everything was going well with us.  That meant so much to a single mom and her daughter to have such great support from our church family.   We became great friends with your family through his faithfulness as a home teacher and had great times in the youth program with Leslie and  her mom, Sherran, when he was bishop.  He taught us many things about the gospel.  I will always think of your dad as a man that was truly devoted to living the gospel and working in the temple all his life.  The Jennings name has quite a church legacy in Tampa.  We love you and your entire families and are thinking of you at this time.  
 All our love, June and Sheryl

Jerry was a man of conviction~ He knew what he believed, shared it often, and smiled with you even if you didn’t agree. 
Jerry knew so many people.  He shared so many talents and experiences with us. 
He was loved by many~
 We embrace his honest spirit— surely as the Lord will welcome him into His arms.


To the Jennings Family:
Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories extends its heartfelt condolences. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Marie Pimperl,
Director of First Impressions

OBITUARIO

Jerry A. Jennings

2 junio, 1937 – 15 mayo, 2021

Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories

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