David E. Jennings

David E. (Butch) Jennings, 52, passed away April 6, 2009 in Kansas City, Kansas, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on December 13, 1956 in Springfield, Missouri to Clifford and Joyce Jennings. He had one brother, Dale, and one sister, Debbie.

Butch settled in Springfield, after his father retired from the military. He was an avid fisherman and spent several years with the Central Pro-Am Association. His love of fishing led him to a career in boat sales.

Butch is survived by his parents, Clifford and Joyce Jennings of Shawnee, Kansas; brother, Dale, sister-in-law, Shelly; niece, Danielle, nephew, Jared of Shawnee, Kansas; and sister, Debbie Jennings of Kansas City, Missouri

He will be intensely missed by his extended family in Springfield and England, his many colleagues and friends all to numerous to count.

In honor of Butch's life, the family asks that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

Memorial Services

A memorial service honoring his life will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, Springfield, Missouri on Monday, April 13 at 6:00pm. A private family burial service will be held Tuesday April 14, at the Ava Cemetery.