Raymond B. Jennings, Sr.

Raymond B. Jennings, Sr., 87, a sixty-two year resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie died October 12, 2009 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie.

Son of the late Trent and Freddie Wolfe Jennings, he was born May 8, 1922 in Cascilla, Mississippi. He attended Cascilla Schools. Ray proudly served his country during World War II in the United States Marines.

He married the former Dorothy Locke on May 19, 1944 in New London, Connecticut. Mrs. Jennings preceded him in death on October 12, 2004.

Prior to his retirement, Ray worked for C.B. Strain and Son in Poughkeepsie. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Wappingers Falls where he was a member of the Men's Club.

Ray is survived by his son, Raymond B. Jennings, Jr. and his wife, Charlene of Wappingers Falls; his daughter, Sheryle R. Jennings of Poughkeepsie; two grandchildren, Wendy Williams of Wappingers Falls and Raymond B. Jennings, III and his wife, Veronica of Ossining; five great-grandchildren, Arnold and Raylene Williams and Raymond B., IV "R.J.," Sarah and Thomas Jennings; his brother, Bobbie Jennings and his wife, Ruby of Benoit, MS and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife of sixty years, Dorothy L. Jennings, he was predeceased by two brothers, C.E. and Edwin Jennings.

Family will receive their friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Straub, Catalano and Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Sandra Mantz officiating. Interment will follow in Wappingers Rural Cemetery, West Main Street, Wappingers Falls.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the United Methodist Church, 9 South Mesier Avenue, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 or the American Cancer Society, 2678 South Road, Suite 103, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

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