Earnest Lee Jennings was born October 18, 1931 to Luther and Onie Jennings in Norman, OK. He attended Noble, OK schools and was a decorated Korean War Veteran. Earnest married Sylvia Holeman in June 1954 and they had four children. He worked for the University of Oklahoma and served in the Army Reserve for 8 years upon returning from Korea and later opened his own Service Station. In 1962 Earnest moved to S.W. 24th and started Jennings Garage until he retired in 1994. Upon retirement he and Sylvia traveled extensively making many friends along the way. He took great pleasure in his family.
Earnest was a member of the Oklahoma Racing Association and the National Championship Racing Association. He raced Sprint Cars for 59 years until he was 80 years old competing against his brothers, sons, son-in-law and grandsons. He was inducted into the Texhoma Racers Reunion Hall of Fame in 2016.
He is preceded by his parents Luther and Onie, brothers Donald, John and Darrel.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years Sylvia, two sons Rickey (Vivian) and Bruce (Susan) two daughters Rhonda Wood (Danny) and Sheila Jennings. Seven Grandchildren Danny Jennings (Jaime), Kelley Grace (Patrick), Andrea Savage (Tim), Bobbie Holliday (Terry), Danny Gene Wood, Brandon Jennings (Melissa), Lee Jennings (Julie). Six Great Grandchildren Molly, Parker, Jennings, Lane, Emersyn and Nora. Many family members, friends and the countless people he took under wing and mentored.
A Visitation is scheduled for Sunday September 13th at Primrose Funeral Home Norman, OK from 2-4pm and a Graveside Service will be held Monday September 14th Fairview Cemetery Maguire, OK at 1 pm.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.primrosefuneralservice.com.
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