Jimmie Wayne Jennings, 53, of Paragould, formerly of Rector, died Monday, Dec.15, 2003.

He was born Aug. 29, 1950, in Decatur, Ill., to the late Earl Wayne Jennings and Esta Mae (Jackson) Jennings.

He was a deli-bakery manager for Wal-Mart and had lived in the community for 25 years.

He was a member of Rector First United Methodist Church and was in the Marine Reserve for six years.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Kary and Richard Mills of Rogers and Chrissy and Chris Pazanowski of Kennett; one granddaughter, Mallory Gilbee; one sister and brother-in-law, Patty and Ken Willoughby of Paragould; two nieces, Heather Clements and Cindy White; three great-nephews and nieces, Tyler, Brittany and Madalyn, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 17) at Irby Funeral Home Chapel in Rector with Rev. Jimmy Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Heights Cemetery with Irby Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers will be Ken Willoughby, Richard Mills, Chris Pazanowski, Shane Roofe and Jim Kennedy.