James Barry Jennings “Jim”, 82, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia, surrounded by his loving family. Born July 28, 1942, in Beaumont, Texas, Jim was raised in a faith-filled Christian home and was baptized at Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church.

He attended French High School, where he met the love of his life, Carolyn Nichols. His athletic gifts led him to become a dual-sport athlete in baseball and football at Tulane University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business.

After graduation, Jim married Carolyn and began his career with Gulf Oil Company in Houston, Texas. During their time there, they welcomed two children, Todd and Tricia. After several transfers, Jim and his family eventually settled in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jim was a devoted member of North Peachtree Baptist Church in Dunwoody, Georgia, for over 40 years, serving as a deacon, elder, and Sunday School teacher. He was a loving husband and father, leading his family with wisdom and faith. Jim had a generous heart, always willing to sacrifice for the good of his family and friends.

After more than 20 years in financial management at Gulf Oil, Jim transitioned into entrepreneurship, starting a landscape firm with his son.

A lifelong sports enthusiast, Jim not only loved playing sports but also enjoyed coaching and watching them. He coached his children and later became his grandchildren’s biggest fan in their athletic pursuits. Above all, Jim was a man of deep faith, a true prayer warrior who touched many lives along the way.

Upon retiring from Pro Green Landscape Management at the age of 80, Jim and Carolyn, his beloved wife of 60 years, moved to Richmond Hill, Georgia.

Jim is now reunited with his parents, James Clair and Ruby Kistler Jennings, and his beloved grandson, Kade Jennings. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; his sister, Mona Sue Anger; his son, Todd Jennings, and wife, Jalana; his daughter, Tricia Barrett, and husband, Tim; and his grandchildren, Kinsley Jennings Botha and husband, Wihan, Sarah Grace Brodmann and husband, William, and Adeline Barrett, and her fiance Will Immel.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 26, at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church Cemetery, Richmond Hill.