Terry Vance Jennings was the third child of country music legend Waylon Jennings and Maxine Caroll Lawrence. Born on January 21, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee, Terry was the younger brother of Shooter Jennings and the older brother of Tomi Lynne, Buddy Dean Jennings, Julie Rae Jennings, and Deana Jennings.
Parents
Waylon Jennings was a legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist in the country music genre. He was born on June 15, 1937, in Littlefield, Texas, and began playing guitar at an early age. Maxine Caroll Lawrence was Jennings’ second wife. They married in 1956, and Terry was their first child together.
Siblings
Terry had five siblings, all of whom had different mothers. His older sister, Julie Rae Jennings, was born on August 12, 1958, and passed away on October 3, 2014. His younger brother, Shooter Jennings, was born on May 19, 1979, and is a well-known musician in his own right. Tomi Lynne, Buddy Dean Jennings, and Deana Jennings were Terry’s other siblings.
Children
Terry was married and had at least one child, a daughter named Jennifer. Little is known about Terry’s personal life, as he stayed out of the public eye.
Career and Achievements
Unlike his father and brother, Terry did not pursue a career in music. Instead, he worked in the construction industry, specifically in asphalt paving. Terry’s career achievements are not well-documented, but he was said to be a hard worker who took pride in his work.
Remembering Terry Vance Jennings
Terry Vance Jennings passed away on January 25, 2019, at the age of 62. His passing was mourned by his family and friends, who remembered him as a kind and gentle soul. Terry’s brother, Shooter Jennings, paid tribute to him on social media, writing, “RIP Terry Vance Jennings. We love you. You were such a kind and gentle person, and we will miss you dearly.”
Terry Vance Jennings may not have achieved the same level of fame as his father and brother, but he will always be remembered as a beloved member of the Jennings family. His legacy lives on through his children and the memories he shared with his family and friends.