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1930
Lavern
2016
Lavern Jennings
Aug 27, 1930 — Apr 13, 2016
Lavern Marks Jennings, 85, of Kansas City, Mo passed away April 13, 2016. Funeral services are 10:00 am Tuesday April 19th at Terrace Park Funeral Home, 169 Hwy & Shoal Creek Parkway, with visitation 6:00 – 8:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. Burial in Terrace Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to NorthCare Hospice House.
Lavern was a proud Army veteran of the Korean conflict, earning 3 bronze stars. He was employed by Corn Products for over 35 years. He was an artist, poet and enjoyed watching the Royals and Chiefs. He was a former baseball coach for his 3 sons baseball teams when they were growing up. Lavern was preceded in death by his wife, Creta Jennings, 7 siblings and his parents. Survivors include his children, Ladonna Burkitt, Latricia Laber, Lenny Jennings, Lapaula Jolliff, Monty Jennings, Gene Jennings, brother, Paul Jennings, 15 grandchildren, and 33 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be left on TerraceParkFuneral.com.
Lavern was a proud Army veteran of the Korean conflict, earning 3 bronze stars. He was employed by Corn Products for over 35 years. He was an artist, poet and enjoyed watching the Royals and Chiefs. He was a former baseball coach for his 3 sons baseball teams when they were growing up. Lavern was preceded in death by his wife, Creta Jennings, 7 siblings and his parents. Survivors include his children, Ladonna Burkitt, Latricia Laber, Lenny Jennings, Lapaula Jolliff, Monty Jennings, Gene Jennings, brother, Paul Jennings, 15 grandchildren, and 33 great grandchildren. Online condolences may be left on TerraceParkFuneral.com.
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