Theron Dow Jennings, Jr. entered into rest on Saturday, December 14th.

He was born in Americus, Georgia on August 25, 1934, to Agnes Gatewood Jennings and Theron Dow Jennings. After graduating from Americus High School with honors, he attended Georgia Tech where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and was President of the Tech Management Club. Upon graduation in 1956 with a degree in Industrial Management, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps through the Naval ROTC program. He served at duty stations in Virginia, North Carolina and the Mediterranean, and completed ten years of active and reserve duty, attaining the rank of Captain, USMCR.

Early in his business career he held management positions with General Motors and Rich's in Atlanta. While there, he earned an LL.B degree from Woodrow Wilson College of Law, and was ordained a Deacon at Buckhead Baptist Church.

Jennings and his family moved to Carrollton, Georgia in 1964, where he was employed by Southwire Company for 16 years, finally as Vice President of Administration and Assistant to the President. He concluded his business career in the apparel industry, serving Bowdon Clothing Company as General Manager and Midwest sales representative.

Active in Carrollton civic endeavors, he was a Jaycee Vice President and later served as President of the Carrollton Rotary Club and of the Carrollton Chamber of Commerce. He also enjoyed service as Director of Carrollton Federal Savings and Loan and of Sunset Hills Country Club. Other community activities included chairing the Carroll Unit, American Cancer Society as well as the Carroll District, Boy Scouts of America. Statewide, he served as Chairman of the Employer-Employee Relations Council of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

A long-time member of First Baptist Church of Carrollton, through the years he served as chairman of several committees, including Finance, Personnel and Nominating. In more recent years he served as Chairman of Trustees and was Chairman of Deacons.

For many years, Theron and his family enjoyed a second home on Lake Martin, Alabama. He and his wife, Sherry, traveled the United States and Europe, especially the Mediterranean.

Married in 1956 to the former Sherry Horne of Americus, he is survived by his wife and three children: Sheron (Mark) Pilcher of Griffin, Jeff (Kathy) Jennings of Roswell and Nancy (Len) Smith of Highland Lake, Alabama. He has eight grandchildren: Emily (Will) Pilcher Kroncke, Lane Pilcher, Drew (Jessica) Smith, Madelyn Smith, Morgan (Andy) Bean, Tyler (Casey) Jennings, Cal and Jordan Jennings, along with seven great-grandchildren: Connor, Rosalie and Shepherd Smith, Carson Fulford, Daniel and Thomas Bean, and Cullen Kroncke. Also surviving is his only sister, Ann Singer of Columbus, nephew Sam Singer, Jr. and niece Susan Singer Patterson.

His Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, December 20th at First Baptist Carrollton, 102 Dixie Street. Visitation from 9:45 to 11:15 with the service following at 11:30.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Carrollton.

Messages of condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.almonfuneralhome.com.

Almon Funeral Home in Carrollton is in charge of arrangements, and Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus is his final resting place.