Robert William (Buddy) Jennings, 84, of Starkey Rd., Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at his residence. He was the husband of the late Mary Rebecca Jennings.
Born in Appomattox County, July 17, 1925, he was a son of the late Robert Lee and Louise Simmons Jennings. Buddy was a US Army veteran serving in the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion, the V. F. W., Evergreen United Methodist Church and retired from Sexton and Sechrest Upholstery.
He is survived by a step-son, Samuel E. Carter and his wife, Dot; a brother, Tony Mann and wife, Peggy all of Appomattox; three sisters, Jean Kress of Pamplin, Joann Falwell and husband, Gene of Lynchburg, and Ruby Parsley of California; and special friends, Hazel Thompson and Mike and Pam Jenney of Roanoke.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Marie Neighbors.
Graveside funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2009, in Evergreen Cemetery by the Rev. Carlton Duck. The family will visit with friends at the cemetery following the service.