Arnold Jennings was born May 15, 1926 to Edward and Hazel Jennings in Port Arthur, Texas.
His transition to glory was December 5, 2017.
Arnold served his Lord as a minister of the Gospel for more than 70 years. He was Associate
Pastor at Monument Baptist Church until his retirement in May 2017. His passion for his Lord
lead him to minister through the gift of pens inscribed with “Jesus is Lord” to all he met in his
later years.
He was preceded in death by his parents: the mother of his children, Selma Jennings; his
second wife, Gerry Jennings; daughter, Linda; granddaughter, Dawn DeCola; and his three
brothers, Bruce, Trent and Oren Jennings.
Arnold is survived by the children, Daniel and wife Brenda; Sharon; Cherry; Susan Phelps and
husband Steve; David and wife Terri; and Tim and wife Brynna. He is also survived by Gerry’s
daughter Kathie Johnson and husband Mark, Debbie Holmes and Teri Brownson. He is
survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and one niece and great niece.
Visitation and Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 9 at Monument Baptist
Church of Deer Park, Texas. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am followed by the service at 11:00 am
with pastor Dr. Mike McMahon officiating. Interment follows at Grandview Memorial Park in
Pasadena, Texas.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the mission that he
co-founded over 60 years ago:
The Good Samaritan Rescue Mission
PO Box 65
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
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