Tony Evertt Jennings, 68, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born July 16, 1957 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Evertt (Pete) and Colleen Jennings.
Tony's greatest joy was his wife of 37 years, Glynis, his children, grandchildren, friends and family. Together, he and Glynis built a life centered around family, adventure, and shared experiences.
Camping, boating, side-by-side riding in Colorado, or traveling to visit their children and grandchildren, they were happiest doing it together. Their partnership was the foundation of everything - a love story built on laughter, adventure, and creating memories.
Tony's sense of humor was contagious and he was often the life of the party. When plans went awry, he'd smile and say "making memories" - understanding our most treasured moments often come from things not going quite as expected. He had a gift for knowing when someone needed a kind word or a helping hand, and was the kind of friend always there when help was needed.
He poured his love into his children and grandchildren, teaching them to be tough and take care of themselves while ensuring they had every opportunity to enjoy life's adventures. He seemed to know everything and could fix anything, teaching through his “knowledge nuggets”. His grandchildren knew him for fun - whether at the pool, the lake, or exploring the outdoors. As he'd often say, "Papa's old, Papa's gold."
Tony proudly served in the U.S. Navy and remained a steadfast supporter of the military throughout his life. He worked as a Financial Planner at L&L Advisors. He was preceded in death by his father, Pete. He is survived by his wife, Glynis; children, Stacy Franzen, Chad Jennings (Brooke), Lana Carmona (Orlando), Savanah Brooks (Jesse), and Tucker Jennings (Grace); 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; his mother, Colleen; sisters Tracy (Adam), Teresa (John), and Candy; and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 7th, from 3-6 p.m. at The Venue, 638 Francis St., Salina, KS 67401. Memorials may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation at t2t.org in honor of Tony.
Online condolences at www.ryanmortuary.com.