Timothy Jennings

Timothy Jennings, age 68, of West Blocton, AL went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept 21, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Tim was born on Feb 4, 1951, to Gideon and Joyce Jennings in Dolomite, Alabama. At the age of 23, Tim accepted Christ as his Savior. He served as a Bus Captain and Children's Church Associate Pastor at Flint Hill Baptist Church in Bessemer, AL from 1972-1974. He attended Brooklane Bible College from 1974-1976 while serving as Bus Director, Children's Church Pastor and Youth Director at Hopewell Baptist Church in Oak Grove, AL.

From 1977-1979,Tim attended Baptist University of America in Decatur, GA while serving as Associate Pastor, Associate Children's Church Pastor and Bus Director at Kingsway Baptist Church in Douglasville, GA. In 1979 Tim moved to Canton, Ohio to serve as Bus Director and Children's Pastor at Central Baptist Church. During that time the church has one of the largest bus ministries in the United States, averaging 700-800 riders per week. Church attendance grew from 1000 to 2000 per week due to the bus ministry. In 1983, he became the Pastor at Victory Baptist Church in West Blocton, AL where he served for three years. From 1986-1987 he served as Associate Pastor, Children's Church Pastor, and Bus Director at Connorsville Baptist Temple in Connorsville, Indiana. He also taught Bible classes at Temple Christian School. Tim served as Interim Pastor of New Hebron Baptist Church in West Blocton, AL from 1992-1993. Church attendance grew from 12-50 during that time. Their Vacation Bible School had the largest attendance in church history. Under Bro. Milton Simpson, Tim served as Youth Pastor and Children's Church Pastor at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in West Blocton, AL from 1993-2003. There he organized Pastor Appreciation Celebrations, Valentine Banquets and Christmas Floats. Three of the floats won 1st place ribbons. Under his leadership, the church received recognition from Bibb Baptist Association for the largest VBS attendance(400) in the county. In December 2005, Tim joined Bro. Milton Simpson at Little Hurricane Baptist Church in Brookwood, AL to serve as Children's Church Pastor. In 2006, Tim became Pastor of Little Hurricane Baptist Church. From 2009 until 2015, he served as Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Cottondale, AL. Church attendance grew from 6 to 60. In November 2015, one of Tim's dreams came true when he became the Pastor of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in West Blocton, AL Church membership and attendance increased and many improvements were made in the buildings and the grounds after he came to Mt. Carmel.

In addition to preaching, Tim also owned American Plumbing and Septic until his retirement in 2017. Tim's influence was wide-reaching because of his plumbing business, his ministry, his upbeat attitude and his willingness to share his belief in God.

Tim is survived by his wife of twenty years, Joan Jennings; children, Jeff Jennings(Candi), Jonathan Jennings(Melinda), Renee Lucas(Ryan), Amber Williamson and Ashley Carroll(Adam); 18 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gideon Jennings and Joyce Bounds; his granddaughters, Sarah and Lucy Carroll.

Tim Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, Sept 26, 2019 at 11 AM at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Visitation will be Wednesday at the church from 5 to 8 PM. Rev. Sam Mann and Rev. Milton Simpson will conduct the celebration. Burial will be in Stewart Cemetery.