Richard Jennings

Richard Lee Jennings, 76, Stanberry, died Saturday, May 4, 2024.

He was born February 3, 1948, to Raymond and Dorothy Swinford Jennings in Maryville. He attended the Jennings School, a small country school, through seventh grade. He graduated from Stanberry High School in 1966. He attended Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, where he continued his football career. He graduated in 1970 with a degree in animal science.

On August 19,1967, he married Judy VanAusdall at the Stanberry First Christian Church.

After graduation, he moved home to Stanberry where he began farming on the family farm alongside his father. A lifelong farmer, he raised hogs, cattle, corn, and soybeans. He later expanded his operation to a farm south of Stanberry, that he proudly called, “Flying J.”

He was active on many boards and civic organizations including the Gentry County Democratic Committee, Wilson Township Board, Stanberry R-II School Board, Grand River Mutual Telephone Board, Stanberry Golf Club, and C&S Club. He served as both Stanberry city manager and mayor.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, May 11 at the Flying J Farm “The Shed,” 4594 State Highway E, Stanberry.

Memorial donations are requested to the Stanberry R-II Schools-Jennings Scholarship and can be made in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 153 Stanberry, MO 64489.

Online condolences may be left at robersonfuneralhome.com/obits.

Arrangements are under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home.