Jon Kevin Jennings, age 61, of Morristown, Tennessee passed away Friday, March 6, 2026 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville surrounded by family.

He is preceded in death by his father; Herschel E. Jennings, mother; Elizabeth “Betty” Akins, and his farher-in-law; Phil Darnell.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years; Donna Darnell Jennings, daughter; Rachel Jennings, son; Jacob (Shelby) Jennings, mother-in-law Brenda Darnell, brothers; Herschel (Carla) Jennings Jr. and Michael Jennings, sister; Patricia Ann McGoldrick and step-father; James Edward Akins.

He was born on April 13, 1964. He was a longtime faithful member and deacon of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Jon’s personality and laugh were infectious, which is why he was loved by all who knew him. He graduated from Morristown East High School in 1983. He had tremendous athletic ability, but was best known for his outstanding football career. Jon married Donna Darnell on August 2, 1985. God blessed him with two children he was very proud of, Rachel and Jacob Jennings, a daughter-in-law Shelby Jennings, and he was most eagerly anticipating the birth of his first grandchild in September 2026.

Jon worked for his late father-in-law’s business, Lakeway Fire Protection, Inc. He loved to spend his time hunting and fishing. He took great joy in his time serving as a coach to his son’s baseball teams. He leaves an empty place in the hearts of his family and friends and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. The family will receive friends at Macedonia Baptist Church Thursday, March 12 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Roger Porter and Rev. Ken Cole officiating. Graveside service will be held Friday, March 13 at 2:00 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ernie Noe, Jason Noe, Bob Darnell, Mark Barnard, Wayne Barnard, and Matt McDonald. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nelson Harbin, Eddie Epps, Stanley Shropshire, Nicolas Smelcer, and Richard Smelcer.

Arrangements by Stubblefield Funeral Home.