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1912 - 1997

"God Told M e To Occupy Until He Comes"

Wednesday, April 2,1997 2:00 P.M.

Bland Baptist ChurchJohnston, South Carolina

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Reverend Jimmy L. Cue, Pastor

Wt\e (Btbtv (§i ttReverend Limuer Myers, Presiding

Prelude...................................................................Soft Music

Processional.......................................................Parting View

Hymn ............................................ Choir and Congregation" What A Friend We Have In Jesus"

Scripture......................................Reverend Richard MartinOld and New Testaments

Prayer............................................Reverend Edward Lloyd

Selection .......................................................................... Joyful Singers" Reach Way Down"

ReflectionsAs A Neighbor - Deacon David Johnson

As A Deacon - Deacon E. Jackson

Obituary ............................................................ Read Silently

Acknowledgements......................... Mrs. Mary A. Jackson

Selection .......................................................................... Joyful Singers

Eulogy ............................................ Reverend Jimmy L. Cue

Recessional

Interm ent......................... Bland Baptist Church CemeteryJohnston, South Carolina

Benediction

- Repast -The family will receive friends at the Bland Baptist Church Educational Building following the Interment.

"Jesus said unto him, I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: Andwhosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. "

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(general Effiott Jennings, son of the late Will and Mary Bell Jennings, departed this life March 28, 1997, at University Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.

He was a member of Bland Baptist Church, Johnston, South Carolina, where he was a member of the Senior Choir and served as a Deacon until his health failed.

General served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He received the Good Conduct Medal and European-African Middle Eastern Service Medal; and was honorably discharged in 1945.

General will be remembered for his cheerful smile and warm, sincere handshake which he offered to all.

General leaves to cherish his memory: a loving wife, Alma G. Jennings, of the home; four (4) brothers, Rufus Jennings, Graniteville, SC; Willie Jennings, Augusta, GA; Jerold (Alma) Jennings and Albert (Jean) Jennings, both of Graniteville, SC; three (3) sisters, Mary E. Jennings and Ora Bell Jennings, both of Graniteville, SC and Viola (Paul) Williams, North Augusta, SC; a grandson, Charles Flanders, Graniteville, SC; a great-grandson, Marrell Dunbar, Ward, SC; one (1) brother-in-law, Elder Gradie Brown, along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The family of his wife, Alma, who he also touched with his warmth and love, will miss him too.

Casket fearers ^Tower fearersDeacons Ushers

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Footprints

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets o f footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene o f his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path o f his life there was only one set offootprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. "LORD, you said that once 1 decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set o f footprints. I don't understand why when 1 needed you most you would leave me.

The LORD replied, "My precious, precious child, 1 love you and I woifld never leave you. During your times o f trial and suffering, when you see only one set o f footprints, it was then that 1 carried you."

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cfcnowfccfgmcntsThe deepest gratitude of the Jennings Family is extended to all who have found many ways to express acts of kindness during our loss. The calls, flowers, cards, prayers, and words of comfort will always be remembered. May God bless each and everyone of you.

. . . THE FAMILY* * * * * * * * * * * *

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Serving Aiken and Surrounding Counties Since 1917 136 Kershaw Street, S.E. - Aiken, South Carolina

Fannie Simpkins Johnson, Director