Jennings Bryan "J.B." Loring

Loring, Jennings Bryan Sr. (J.B.) age 84 passed away Sept. 27, 2014 after a 2 year 9 months courageous battle with lung cancer. "My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever." –Psalms 73:26 J.B. was the only child of Jennings B. Loring and Nellie Steel Loring. He is survived by his wife, Ann Sullivan Loring; nephews, Jon Barry Sullivan, Deven Patrick Sullivan; nieces, Jessica Sullivan, Jordan Sullivan; cousin, Mrs. Bobby Frost; sons, Jennings Bryan Loring (Barbara), Michael L. Loring (Sue) of Kingsport, TN; grandchildren, Amy Welch, Misty Baggett, Christy Perez, Bethany Haley, Brady Loring, Michael Loring Jr., Treaci Kidney, 1st Lt William Bryan Loring, USA, Ft. Campbell, KY; 9 great grandchildren and a great great grandson. J.B. was proud to serve our country with the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant, combat service during the Korean Conflict. He was also a Staff Sergeant in the Tennessee Air National Guard before serving MOMM First Class in the United States National Guard. After receiving his Pre-Law from the University of Tennessee, he received his Bachelors of Law in 1968 and Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Nashville Law School in 1971. He retired from the Nashville Electric Service after 30 years of employment as the Director of Risk Management and Human Resources. Prior to NES, he also was employed by the Retail Credit Company as Branch Manager and Claims Director. J.B. was a 60 year life member of the American Legion Post 88, past State of Tennessee Legion Commander 1997-1998, National Constitution and By-Laws Committee, American Legion, member of Foreign Wars, past President and life member of the Korean War Association, former Councilman of the 15th District from 1999-2007, a member of the Donelson Church of Christ, a member of the Al Menah Shrine, the Masons, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, past President of the Board of Directors Electric Service Credit Union, former member of the Barber Board and former member of the Eastern Railroad Board. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of TN Oncology and Dr. David R. Spigel for over 2 years of compassion, care and guidance during his illness. And also the doctors and staff of the Summit Medical Center for their round of clock care while he was there. Visitation will be held at the PHILLIPS-ROBINSON FUNERAL HOME, 2707 Gallatin Rd., Nashville, 12-8PM Wednesday and Thursday from 10AM until the time of his service at 11:30. In lieu of flowers, memorials in J.B.'s name may be made to the Shriner's Childrens Hospital, the Wounded Warrior Project or the American Legion Boys State.

Jennings Bryan "J.B." Loring

January 31, 1930 - September 27, 2014