Joe Bobby Jennings

Joe Bobby Jennings

December 3, 1937 – July 29, 2026

Joe Bobby Jennings, age 88, of Lafayette, Alabama, went to his Heavenly Home on July 29, 2026. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Joe Bobby was born in Tallapoosa County on December 3, 1937, to the late Elizabeth Cook and Guy Jennings. He graduated from Camp Hill High School in 1955 and went on to attend Auburn University, where he earned his degree at the College of Agriculture.

He devoted his life to the forestry business. He worked for the United States Department of Agriculture for many years. He loved the outdoors, his community, and especially his favorite parcel of land in Hackneyville. His passion for forestry and responsible land management was evident throughout his life and earned him numerous honors for his dedication and accomplishments. In 2011, Joe Bobby received the following awards: Mosley Memorial Treasure Forest Award – Central Region; Statewide Outstanding Tree Farmer; Southern Regional Tree Farmer of the Year; Outstanding Achievement in Multiple Use Management of Forest Land; and Treasure Forest Award – Central Region. He was extremely proud of being recognized by his peers for doing work he truly loved.

He met and fell in love with the beautiful Marilyn Langley. She was the absolute love of his life and he adored her. They built a life on love and raised 2 amazing children. He and Marilyn were married for 68 years at the time of her passing on July 18, 2021.

After his retirement, he started and operated Lake Martin Pecan in Dadeville, He was fortunate to find a second career that allowed him to still work with and talk to people. When he retired the second time, he turned the day-to-day operations of the business over to his son, Mike Jennings. He still went to the pecan shop every day but now Mike did the work and Joe Bobby sat and chatted with the customers. He loved being able to visit with customers and friends that stopped by.

Joe Bobby was a genuine man who was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was a true man of faith, a loving father, a devoted husband, and a friend to all. Joe Bobby's greatest legacy, however, was the love he shared with his family, his unwavering faith, and the example he set for those around him. His love for his family, his land, and his community will live on through the generations.

Joe Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Guy Jennings; his beloved wife and soulmate Marilyn Langley Jennings; his brother, Elmer Guy Jennings; and his sister, Ann Jennings Langley.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son, Joseph Michael (Bethany) Jennings; his daughter, Susan Camille Jennings Davis (the late Joseph Clinton Davis Jr.); his grandson, Taylor (Alison) Jennings; and his great-grandchildren, Hudson Jennings, Marley Jennings, Mason Jennings, and Tyson Jennings.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Tallapoosa County Memory Gardens, with Elder Richard Pinnell officiating.

In memory of Mr. Joe Bobby Jennings, the family welcomes flowers or donations made be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Joe Bobby Jennings..

Joe Bobby will be deeply missed, but his memory, his faith, and the legacy he built will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Lake Martin Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Mr. Joe Bobby Jennings.