Charles "Chuck" Jennings, 83, of Hillsville, Virginia passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017.   Mr. Jennings was born July 18, 1934 in Van Lear, Kentucky to the late Press Jennings and Maude Bell Jennings.

He proudly served his country in the US Navy for over 20 years.

He is survived by his daughter Karen Hertel of Easton, Pennsylvania; special friend Karen Rich of Hillsville, Virginia; sister Shelby Jean McLaughlin of Lebanon, Ohio; two grandchildren Daniel Andrew Hertel and Katherine Lynn Barnhill; four great grandchildren Caleb Andrew Hertel, Charlie Jackson Hertel, Noah Robert Barnhill and Gideon James Barnhill.

Beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and friend to many, Chuck will be remembered fondly for his relatable personality, quick wit, and elaborate storytelling. He will be greatly missed.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM in the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with Elder Lewis Vass officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until service time.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hillsville Volunteer Fire Department located at 115 Fulcher Street Hillsville, Virginia 24343.

Burial with military rites will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.