Charles W. "Bill" Jennings, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, 19 March, holdings hands with his bride of 72 years, Billie Sue (née Fowler).

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Theo and Louise (née Besancon) Jennings of Benton, AR, his older brother Ted Jennings (Billie Catherine née Rothenberger) of Hot Springs, AR, and daughter Cindy Kline (Marc) of Lexington, KY.

Bill is survived by Billie Sue, his sister Sharon Daugherty (Phil) of Benton, AR, and son Kyle Jennings (Jill Conner Browne) of Raymond, MS, several grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A service will be held for "Dad," as he was affectionally known internationally through his daughter-in-law's books, on Thursday, 3 April 2025, at 11:00a, Central, in the sanctuary of New Salem Global Methodist Church, 1798 Mountain Pine Rd., Hot Springs, AR 71913, with lunch following in the Fellowship Hall. Officiating the service will be Reverend Chester Jones, Ret.

In lieu of flowers please consider supporting Bill's efforts to eliminate food insecurity in seven Central Arkansas Counties via Project HOPE Food Bank, 501-623-3663, or at www.projecthopefoodbank.org

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