James George Jennings, Sr. 98, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Jersey Shore Rehab Eatontown, New Jersey.

Born in Long Branch where he lived most of his life. He served in the United States Army from 1944-1946 during World War II.  He was stationed in Alaska and the Aleutian Island.  James achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He received an Honorable Discharge. James made his living as a Printer he became the Proprietor and ‘The King’ of Jennings Press Printing Long Branch.

Surviving are his children, daughter Diane Orsita (Fred), Pleasant Hill, Missouri, son James G. Jennings Jr, Marathon, Florida, five grandchildren William (Chelsea) and Christopher Chasey, Jennifer (Tom) Calhoun, Nicholas and Sophia Jennings, and five great grandchildren Kadence, Joel, Hannah, Adelynn Calhoun and Austin Chasey and many nieces and nephews.

James was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Viola Jennings, three sisters Viola Acampa, Anna Gallinari, Marion Hampton; a brother Joseph Jennings and his former wives, mother of his children Pauline Julia Jennings, and L Alice Jennings.

Visitation will be held on Saturday January 6, 2024 from 11:00am-1:00pm with a service at 12:30 pm. Burial to follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Middletown.