Benjamin Thomas "Tom" Jennings Jr., 77, of Cameron died Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls. He was born September 7, 1946 in Hopkinsville, KY to Benjamin Thomas Jennings Sr. and Helen Estaleen (Bradford) Jennings. Tom graduated from Alton High School in East Alton, IL in 1963. Tom enlisted in the US Navy in September of 1964, and spent his career in the Navy, retiring in 1991. He was married in Illinois on November 1, 1991, to Patricia Norton who preceded him in death on January 12, 2020.

Tom loved to fish, work with wood, listen to music and audiobooks (especially the Bible), bonfires and camping, and spending quality time with his family and friends.

He is survived by children, Roxann Jennings (Mike Rye) of Wauwatosa, Michal (Dawnae) Jennings of Cameron and Kristen Jennings (Nikki Conley) of Buffalo Grove, IL; grandchildren: Shianne, Diana, Alyssa, Erin; great grandchildren: Kellen, Owen, Kayson and Arianna; many step-grand and great grandchildren and many friends.

A Memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Skinner Funeral Home, Cumberland with Mark Schwinn officiating. Burial will be in Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Spooner. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday at the Funeral Home.

Skinner Funeral Home of Cumberland is serving the family.

Last Update: Feb 29, 2024 11:50 am CST