Everett Jennings, age 75 of Caryville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2011 at the Mercy Hospice in Halls after a courageous fight with cancer. Everett was born on December 3, 1935 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late George and Cora Jennings. He was saved at an early age and a member of the Cherry Bottom Baptist Church. Everett served as an auxiliary deputy sheriff for the Campbell County Sheriff's Department for Robbie Goins. Everett will be dearly missed.
Everett is survived by:
Wife of 49 years...................Mary Ruth Jennings of Caryville
Sons......................................Tim Jennings and wife Abigail of Clinton
Terry Jennings and wife Ashley of Murfreesboro
Daughter...............................Tammie Leach and husband Mike of Jacksboro
Grandchildren......................Ashley Lawson and husband Jeremy, Courtney
Leach, Mary Beth and Elijah Jennings Great Granddaughter...........Alivia Lawson
Sisters...................................Olga Lee Bumgardner of Norris
Opal Fritts of Heiskell
Brother..................................Roger Jennings of Clinton

The Jennings family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Pearson, Charmin, and staff of the Covenant Hospice for all the loving care through Everett's stay.
The family will receive friends at the Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City from 6-8PM on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 with the funeral service to follow at 8:00PM with the Rev. Clifford Fraker and Rev. Alvis Richardson officiating. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30AM on Thursday, June 16, 2011 and proceed in procession to the Ridgeview Baptist Church Cemetery for an 11:00AM graveside service. You may also view Everett's guestbook online at www.holleygamblefh.com. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City is in charge of all arrangements.