William "Bill" Franklin Jennings

April 5, 1943 - February 15, 2021

**SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED FOR TOMORROW FEBRUARY 19, 2021 4PM - 7PM** William "Bill" Franklin Jennings, 77, of Quinton, native of Jamesville, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord, peacefully, on Monday, February 15, 2021. Bill was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend to many. After proudly serving in the Coast Guard, he mastered several trades before finding his calling with Keebler Cookie Company, where he worked until retirement. Upon retirement, he moved to Quinton and owned and operated Bill's Hot Dogs in nearby Providence Forge. Many knew him as "Hotdog Bill". Known for his quick wit and generous ways, he never met a stranger and was always ready with a funny story and a joke to tell. He would have you laughing for hours. He loved country music and in his earlier years, sang in his band "Bill Jennings and "Easy Lovin' ". If he wasn't going out to eat and giving all the waitresses a hard time, he was sitting on the porch watching the westerns. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, James M. Jennings and Clara M. Price Jennings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his siblings Mary Lou Jones, Jean Leck and Jimmy Jennings. He was also preceded by his mother-in-law, Lorene Sleezer. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Diane "Honey" Jennings, his daughter, Teresa "Terri" Jennings, Bill Jennings. Jr. and Brandon Sidwell and wife, Leah, brother Danny Jennings, sister-in-law Cheryl Bollinger and husband Greg and a bonus daughter, Niki Martell. Bill and Diane shared four grandchildren, Ryan, Sylvia, Skyela and Hailey; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. There will be a viewing for family and friends on Friday, February 19, 2021, from 4pm-7pm at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, Va 23140. A private burial will be held for family. **VIEWING HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY, FREBRUARY 19, 2021 FROM 4PM-7PM**