[15], Jennings and the crews remained in Jamaica until the end of February. May you rest in peace and watch over Ann and the family from above. He was a Special person. Email Us He dropped anchor with his flotilla of five ships out of sight and sent several men in to hail the French ship to assess what was on board. He was a pillar in our community and a friend to so many. Jennings was a good man and a friend in our church choir for years. [2] They left Bluefields on the morning of March 9, regrouping a few days later at Isla de los Pinos near Cuba. Search by Name. After graduation he attended the University of Florida before enlisting in the US Air Force in his Freshman year. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, and active in the Citrus Club, which would later become his life's work. Amani, Darius, Zaria, Fahrod, Zalia, Zamaria, Brielle, Nina, Amaya, Naturi, Catherine, and Joelle will dearly miss their grandfather. "[15], He retired as a wealthy plantation owner in Bermuda,[citation needed] and is one of very few pirates said to have enjoyed a successful retirement. The Indiana Senate passed a bill Monday that would raise the speed limit for trucks and other large vehicles on rural highways and interstates, despite opposition from the state's . My prayers go out to you and your family. Henry Jennings (died possibly 1745) was an 18th-century English privateer from the colony of Bermuda, who served primarily during the War of the Spanish Succession and later served as leader of the pirate haven or "republic" of New Providence . A Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11AM from Highland Burial Park with Bishop Michael Walker, Eulogist. Charles Vane also rejoined Jennings crew. (734) 422-6720 Henry was blessed with twelve wonderful grandchildren, ten girls and two boys. [2], Reaching New Providence about April 22, 1716, Jennings used the island as a base to split the French spoils. In that process, his fleet encountered a large armed merchant ship flying French colors in a harbor, named the St. Marie. Jennings was one of only two boys to finish in the top five in both events, with the other being Hamilton-Wenham's Will Harrington (5th, 49.42 and 4th, 49.11). He was gifted with a beautiful voice that shined in his many years in the church choir. Although Jennings made many contributions to the Citrus Industry, his optimism, experience and leadership during the devastating freezes of the 1980s made a large impact on the industry. Jennings was born in Leesburg, Florida, the son of Henry Jennings Rou Sr. and Martha Albright Rou.Jennings attended school in Tavares, Florida. Jennings was a leader in the Citrus Industry, serving for 20 years as Director of Florida Orange Marketers, which was the grower arm of Minute Maid. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. We love you so much, Jennings, Diane, & Matthew, This site uses cookies to provide you with a great user experience. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Henry Jennings to show support. Henry was baptized and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at Elyton Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan. Obituary for Charles Henry Jennings: It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Charles H. Henry passed away on February 9, 2023. OBITUARY Henry Jennings August 5, 1931 - July 19, 2017 IN THE CARE OF Memphis Funeral Home Arrangements under the direction of Memphis Funeral Home, Memphis, TN. He served for over two years in England with the Strategic Air Command. [16] On his third trip to the wrecks, Jennings intercepted a Spanish vessel as it returned from the salvage site, and reappeared off Port Royal with 30,000 pieces of eight hed forcibly taken from the Spanish vessel. He formed his company, H. Jennings Rou, Inc. in 1966, a full-service citrus business. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, 3. Add a Memory Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Funeral arrangement under the care ofMaitland Funeral Homes. I will miss our conversations about world events and just life in general. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home. He was the son of the late Henry M. Jennings and Molly Peters Jennings and was retired from King Ford having worked in the paint and body shop. [14], That evening, Bellamy and Williams hailed Jennings, meeting him for the first time and joining the force preparing for the sneak attack. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Henry Jennings Rou II (Eustis, Florida), born in Leesburg, Florida, who passed away at the age of 87, on December 8, 2022. He was predeceased by : his parents, Henry Gary and Clara Crochet Gary; his daughter Charmaine Guidry; and his siblings, Laura Bergeaux, Jimmie Gary and Ricky Gary. Upon his return, he attended Florida Southern College and graduated with a Degree in Business and a Minor in Citrus. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. He has been involved with Florida Southern College for many years and was chosen to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2013. Flowers are delivered by the preferred local florist of Wright's Funeral Home. She survives. Thursday, Jan 14, 2021 At that time, when Jennings came to Hamilton about permission for a new cruise, Hamilton signed his departure papers personally,[14] also signing another commission for Jennings. Polly was born October 9, 1948 in Jennings, LA to Mr. Charles and Edolia (Buller) Curet. [15], Jennings attacked the Spanish wrecks again in January 1716 with the Bathsheba. Survivors include five daughters, Sherry Walton, Leona Price (Jeff), Pamela Fitzgerald (Richard), Cathy Yates and Karon Brooks all of Danville, VA; two sons, Gary Jennings (Teresa) and Donald Jennings (Dawn) both of Danville, VA; two sisters, Lorraine Martin of Martinsville, VA and Millie Ann Brandon (Frank) both of Martinsville, VA and a host of grandchildren; great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was a quiet yet beautiful testimony of his faith in how he lived his life and modeled these values through his character. He held a seat on The Citrus Associates of the NY Cotton Exchange.Although Jennings made many contributions to the Citrus Industry, his optimism, experience and leadership during the devastating freezes of the 1980s made a large impact on the industry.Jennings joined the First Presbyterian Church of Eustis in 1960 and served as an Elder, Deacon and a member of the Chancel Choir for many years.An avid golfer, he was an early patron of the Florida Citrus Open Golf Tournament and was President of Pine Meadows Country Club in Eustis.He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Huffstetler Rou; his daughter Jennifer (Mark) Woodbury, son Henry Jennings (Diane) Rou III, daughter Alison (Liz Tigelaar) Rou; his grandchildren, Abigail (Stewart) Roulston, Grace Woodbury, William Matthew Rou, and Wilder Henry Tigelaar-Rou; great grandson, Theodore Henry Roulston and his sister-in-law Linda Rou. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Stidham Family Cemetery in Duffield, VA. Online condolences may be made to the Jennings family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com. He was married to the late Annie Leftwich Jennings. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. View Others View Public Details & Court Records See Who's Searching for You See Sites with Your Personal Info Make Changes to What Other's See Lock Sections of Your Profile He received an honorable discharge, effective November 6, 1981, as he served three more years in the reserves. A rosary was held on Thursday, February 16th 2023 at 6:30 PM at the same location. [2] By the end of 1715, Jennings arrived in Nassau with 87,000 in recovered Spanish treasure, as the city was experiencing an expansion. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Until we meet again sweet man. Would you like to offer Henry Jenningss loved ones a condolence message? Henry Jennings Bragg Jr. November 19, 1940 - January 22, 2023 (82 years old) Plymouth, North Carolina Give a memorial tree Plant a tree Light a candle Illuminate their memory Henry Jennings Bragg Jr. Obituary We are sad to announce that on January 22, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Henry Jennings Bragg Jr. of Plymouth, North Carolina. Carroll H. Jennings, 79, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Bishop John Henry Jennings, age 96, of Forrest City, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at Crestpark Retirement Inn and Residential.Bishop Jennings was born June 11, 1908, in Haynes. February 15, 2023 Grief Support. They kept Stone for four days, but were recorded as having taken only twenty gallons of rum. Henry Jennings's passing has been publicly announced by RG & GR Harris Funeral Homes- Detroit in Detroit, MI. Price, age 91, passed away February 14, 2023. Carrie Flinchum, In loving memory of Henry Jennings Rou II, He again went after a warehouse of salvaged Spanish treasure. Funeral arrangement under the care ofHamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors. Only Liddell voted against the attack, arguing it was piracy, as the St. Marie was a legal vessel. Jennings harshly rebuffed Hornigold for interfering in his "official" operation, so Hornigold and other ships involved in the raid afterwards attacked other French ships instead. 4520 Salem Avenue Dayton, OH HENRI JENNINGS OBITUARY JENNINGS, Henri Juan Age 48, of Trotwood, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. Lynn Miles, When I met Jennings many years ago, I remember being so impressed with his calm demeanor and willingness to help. Obituary A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Leroy Henry Gary, 77, of Jennings, will be held on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Evangeline, with Rev. Add a Memory. Jennings, failing to capture Hornigold, returned to the bay several hours later with the Barsheba and Mary, to discover that Bellamy and Williams had surprised Jennings' prize crew and the French prisoners to take control of the St. Marie at gunpoint. [14], Jennings arrived to find Bellamy sailing away, and although he fruitlessly gave chase, he gave up and returned to the St. Marie to find the valuables taken. Arrangements are entrusted to Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Directors, Eustis. Jennings and his crew chose to sail away with their cargo. Upon his return, he attended Florida Southern College and graduated with a Degree in Business and a Minor in Citrus. The following day off the coast of Cuba, Bersheba spotted Sam Bellamy and Paulsgrave Williams, who were looting a ship. Henry Lee Jennings passed away on January 23, 2020. 15451 Farmington Rd. The two pirate captains and their crews abandoned ship upon the sight of Jennings four sloops British colors, fleeing sailing canoes. Loretta Maimone, Our deepest condolences to Ann and family in the loss of Jennings. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ann Huffstetler Rou; his daughter Jennifer (Mark) Woodbury, son Henry Jennings (Diane) Rou III, daughter Alison (Liz Tigelaar) Rou; his grandchildren, Abigail (Stewart) Roulston, Grace Woodbury, William Matthew Rou, and Wilder Henry Tigelaar-Rou; great grandson, Theodore Henry Roulston and his sister-in-law Linda Rou. He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Henry Jennings Bragg, Sr. and Josephine Grimes Bragg; his daughter Kathryn Bragg White (Gregory) of Greenville, NC; his close friend Gail Kimbrough of Plymouth, NC; his sister Elizabeth "Libby" Bragg Grey of Chapel Hill, NC; his grandson Brandon G. White; and also, Ginger Ayers and Karen Kimbrough. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Website Designed by funeralOne. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Ann, we are so sorry for your loss. He was also a gifted artist. Copyright 2009 - 23 Fisher & Watkins Funeral Home, Inc.. All Rights Reserved.Funeral Home Website by Batesville | Funeral Planning and Grief Resources. Share this obituary. He is survived by : his wife Cherlyn Faye Hebert Gary; his son-in-law Darren Guidry; his siblings, Lucy Deshotel and Merlin Gary; his grandchildren, Erik Guidry and Chelsea Guidry; and his great grandchildren, Alexis Bergeaux and Ryan Guidry. Jennings The family of Ms. Paulette Curet Henry Smith, lovingly known as Polly, sadly announces the loss of their loved one on Saturday, January 23, 2021. By using this website, you accept the use of cookies. Jul 3, 2021 Mr. Henry Jennings of Dadeville, Alabama peacefully transitioned home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 1, 2021. They had then rowed off in the wind with 28,500 pieces of eight. He attended school in Lockhart and graduated . He served as Chairman of the Board and Chairman Emeritus. Graveside Service Thursday, Jan 14, 2021 10:00 AM. Henry was employed at Harper Hospital and at General Motors for several years. It is unknown what his ultimate fate was, though some historians speculate that he was captured by the Spanish in his later years, dying in obscurity in a New Spain prison.