David & Rita Jennings

DAVID AND RITA RUTHERFORD JENNINGS David and Rita Rutherford Jennings, ages 62 and 64, were called home to be with the Lord together on September 17, 2015 during a motorcycle accident. They are survived by their children, Stacy and Nick Rollison, Amy and Bob Klim, and Jessica and Jeremiah Raub; four grandchildren, Jesse David, Nicholas, Laura, and Matt; Dave’s mother, Laura Jennings; Rita’s parents, Raymond and Alta Rutherford; Dave’s siblings, Homer and Carol Jennings, Nancy and Ed Lindsey, and Tom and Sue Jennings; Rita’s siblings, Sandy and Scott Glemby, Ann Pierce, John and Jackie Rutherford, James Rutherford; Dave’s sister-in-law, Carolyn Jennings; and numerous nieces, nephews, dear friends, and church family. They are predeceased by Dave’s father, Maurice Jennings, Dave’s brother, Wayne Jennings, precious great niece, Megan Thomas. They were faithful members of the South New Milford Baptist Church, involved in so many different activities, Soulfire band, Awana, softball, volley ball, Sunday School teachers, and willing, smiling helping hands, where ever they were needed. Dave and Rita enjoyed adventure, snowmobiling, horseback riding, camping at the pond, and riding their motorcycle. They were an excellent team, Dave would hunt and Rita would cook the game for dinner. They loved their family dearly, especially spending time with their grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Dave and Rita were secure in their faith in Jesus Christ and lived their lives to honor and glorify Him. “When we were born, we were crying and our families were smiling. When we passed, we were smiling and our families are crying.” A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the South New Milford Baptist Church. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 on Tuesday at the church. Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to the South New Milford Baptist Church, 2967 Harford Fair Road, New Milford, PA 18834. Arrangements are under the direction of the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA.

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David & Rita Jennings

September 17, 2015