Robert Lawrence Jennings, 81, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 as a result of an automobile accident.

Born Sept. 2, 1929 in Rosiclare, Ill., he was the son of John and Carmel (Ledbetter) Jennings.

Bob retired from Whirlpool Corp. and was in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Rosiclare High School. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Emma Jean (Compton) Jennings of Owensville; son, Keith (Karen) Jennings of Owensville; daughter-in-law, Twila Jennings of Owensville; five grandchildren, Kyle, Kurt, Katelyn and Lacey Jennings of Owensville, Carling (Randy) Dunham of Virginia; and a sister, Lucille Loudermilk of Mount Carmel, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Michael L. Jennings in 2009.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010 at Holders Funeral Home in Owensville with the Bart Newton will officiating. Burial will be in the Owensville Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by VFW Post 1147 and the American Legion Post 51.

Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.holdersfuneralhome.com.