Jennings E. Decker

Jennings E. Decker, age 67, of Corbin, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, at his home.
Born in Whitley County, he was the son of the late Elzie Decker and Mary Nantz Decker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughters, Tana Hayes and Rachel Dixon; and great-grandson, Tyler Huddleston. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Opal Jones Decker; four children: Michelle Gibbs, LaVon Decker, Juanita Mercer, and Moose Decker; grandchildren: Michael, Alan and Tiffany Huddleston, Jessica Stanley, Elizabeth Shelton, Jacob Dixon, Tabitha Hayes, and Amber, Joshua and Justin Decker; great-grandchildren: Kasen, Ava, Logan, Ryan, Blake, Lydia, Pepper, and Madison, all who mourn his passing.
Funeral service will be held at 2pm Friday, Nov. 2, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Patrick officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 pm Thursday, Nov. 1, at Vankirk-Grisell Funeral Home, 607 Master Street, Corbin, KY.
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