Raoul Brookman Jennings, Age 75 of Springfield, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016-just a few days shy of his 76th birthday. He was born March 21, 1940, in Bloomfield, Stoddard County, Missouri, the son of Vernon and Anna Zelma (Cook) Jennings.
In 1962, Raoul married Janet Pettit, whom he loved and who preceded him in death.
Raoul was a loving son, brother, uncle, and nephew who took care of his Mom, Anna Zelma, in their St. Louis home until her death in 1990.
He loved working in Radio and those who heard him recall his smooth, on-air voice. He worked faithfully as a Security Guard at the St. Louis Cardinal’s Busch Stadium for many years until he retired. After his Mom passed on to Heaven, he moved to Springfield, Missouri in order to be close to his only brother, Doyne.
Survivors include his brother, Doyne and Gladness Jennings of Springfield, Missouri; Nephews Tim & Kathy Jennings of Jefferson City along with their children & grandchildren (Raoul’s great nieces and nephews); Kevin & Donna Jennings of Cape Fair, Missouri, along with their children and grandchildren; David and Karen Jennings, of Lorton, Virginia; and Niece Gayle & Chuck Wood, of Carthage, Missouri and their children.
Raoul was also preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and beloved Uncles and Aunts.
A Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Central Assembly of God Chapel, Springfield, MO with Pastor Bob Johnson and Jerry Burnett officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home East, Springfield, MO.