Mitchell “Wayne” Jennings, 82, of Telferner, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020. He was born on November 24, 1937 to the late Mitchell Newton and Alma Hollman Jennings. Wayne spent most of his life in the Trucking Industry, hauling all kinds of things up and down the road and all across the country. He was happiest when he was TRUCKIN. He would help anyone that helped themselves, loved hunting and fishing, and was never at a loss for words.
In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by his wife; Sophie R. Ernst Jennings, son; Michael Jennings, sister; Dorothy Wilson, brothers; Ronald Jennings, Jimmy Doyle Jennings, and Kenneth Dean Jennings.
Wayne is survived by his daughters; Delitta Kay “Katie” (Shaune) LaPee, Victoria Lynette (James) Dreher, Angie Jennings Soberholtz, Stepson; James “Danny” (Janie) Potter, and his sister; Aletta Grace; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild, all of whom will cherish his memory.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Colonial Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:oo p.m. Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 24, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Brother Alex Alvarez officiating.
Pallbearers will be Mark Bohac, Scott Bohac, Jimmy Gordan, Alton Lassman, James Wilson, and Leroy Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Pioneer Oilfield Trucking.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in his honor to Adopt-A-Pet or Telferner Methodist Church.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.colonialfuneralhomevictoria.com.