William I. Jennings

He was the son of Rube and Gertrude Jennings of Providence, KY. The family moved to Kuttawa, KY in 1936 and he graduated from high school there in 1937.

Bill entered the Army on January 5, 1938 and served until retiring as a Major in November 1958. His service included duties in France, Belgium and Germany during WWII and one tour in Korea in 1946-47. Military decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantrymen’s Badge and four campaign stars.

In November 1958, he was employed by the US Civil Service as an Intelligence Operations Specialist and served until retirement in September 1985. He filled positions in the DC area, Ft. Meade, MD, Heidelberg and Munich Germany. His duty performance was recognized by awards from the CIA and Department of the Army. He was also named as a distinguished member of the Army Intelligence Corp Hall of Fame. He was a member of the American Legion, Sons of the American Revolution and the Retired Officers Association.

Bill was preceded in death by his loving wife, Virginia Cavanaugh Jennings, to whom he was married for 61 years, his sisters Grady Gray, Ocala, Florida, Georgette Beatty, Eddyville, KY and brother, Joe Jennings, Gonzales, LA. He is survived by his son Michael Jennings, daughter, Marianne Rigo, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10am-12pm on Monday, April 1, 2019 at Arch L. Head at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, with entombment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.