From Trussville Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — Jake Jennings, a well-known umpire in the Trussville youth baseball league, has passed away. He was involved in what has now been identified as a flash fire at Carl Cannon Chevrolet in Jasper. The accident left him critically injured Monday with burns over most of his body.
Fellow umpire Brian Eades said Jennings was a genuine person, especially as an umpire.
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“You can’t really fool kids. They know when you’re faking it,” Eades said. “I never thought he was faking it out there. Some people umpire for different reasons, but he did it because he loved the kids.”
Several friends and family posted condolences on Jennings’ social media Tuesday.
“I will miss you Jake Jennings but will always cherish the times we had on the ball field as kids playing and umpiring later in life together. You will always be a good friend,” Michael Hammond wrote.
Shannon Muncher wrote, “Please pray for this family. Jake Jennings is such a blessing and has a heart of gold. He never fails to make me laugh ever time I see him. He’s truly a angel walking among us and I’m blessed and a better person to know him.”
Four people were critically injured and transported to UAB Hospital, while a fifth person was taken to Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Alabama State Fire Marshal Scott Pilgreen said a flash fire occurred, causing the accident. A flash fire is a sudden, intense fire caused by ignition of a mixture of air and a dispersed flammable substance such as a solid, flammable or combustible liquid or a flammable gas.
Jennings was a 1996 graduate of Erwin High School.
57 Comments
Vicki Jordan Hardin
Praying for the Family
Peggy Frederick Smith
Dana Simpson
Thoughts, prayers and love for his family and friends!
So sad…
Scha Kendrick
Praying for peace and comfort for the family and friends.
Beverly Smith Rush
I’m so sorry .. RIP ! Prayers for his family
Karen Bell Durbin
Praying for the family
Roxann Marquardt Maxwell
Debbie Sparkman
May God wrap his arms around his family, friends, and coworkers!
Jeffery Byers
Sad condolences to the family.
Tiffany Johnson
Amanda Morrow
Susan Hickman
This is such a tragedy.Praying for his family!
Bonnie Gunter
So sad. Prayers for his family and all involved.
Jalon Griffith
Sherrian Coker
Praying for the family
Kim Cosby Tillman
Oh so sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kim Cosby Tillman
Joanna Miller Lucia
Patti Brown Bradford
I just heard that Jake has passed away.
Sandra Morton Wright
How sad! Praying
Faye Asmus
This is so sad praying for the family
Pam Rich Whited
Sad- praying
Sharon Elaine Paullin
Prayers
Brenda Ralph
Prayers!
Kenny Tyler
Prayers to his family
Rita Cope Thomas
Praying for this family
Doris Wynette Connell
So sad!Prayers for his family
Nelda Praytor
Prayers for his family and for the others who were injured.
Debbie McAuley Frederick
Such a tragdy. My husband is grieving so much. His son grew up with Jake and Josh and he umpired with Terry. Our heart goes out to this family and pray that God will help them and give them strength to travel this road that no parent should ever have to. Praying for you Terry, Judy, Josh…sending love David & Debbie Frederick.
Leigh Jackson Bailey
So sad ! Praying for the family !
Jimmy Goeb
RIP Jake my favorite umpire. Prayers for the family
Jennifer Cranford Haynes
Praying for this family.
Carol Bromley
So sad. Praying for all family especially wife and kids, mom ,dad and brother Josh love all
Praying for comfort ….
Beth Stewart- Gilbert
Praying for this family..
Larry Murray
Jake was a fun umpire , he made the game fun, but fair. My son and his friends thought a lot of him and his dad. We could also go to the wrestling matches and alway would see Jake there also. He will be deeply missed by every one
Sandi Wicks
Praying for Jake and his family!
Kayla Harris Tracy
So sorry for their loss! ❤️
Jennifer Lartigue
Prayers for this family!
Debbie Carr Jarvis
So sad.
Karen Poer Gallagher
Prayers for comfort and peace for the family.
Shirley Talley
Prayers for the family and friends
Karen Millwee
Prayers sent out to all involved
Kenneth Pnut Bryant
Great guy. Him and his Dad were always respectful and fair. RIP
Robert Evan Vinson
Prayers for the family !
Kay Saruse Vinson
God Bless this Family❤️
Scott White
Praying for his family
Amy Doss
Kathy Stanley
Lois Grooms
Prayers for the families involved.
Raegan Harris
Prayers for the family and friends!
Jo Gibson
Praying for family and friends!
Joanna Miller Lucia
So sad
Jennifer Kyle
Prayers for thé family.
Marvin Kennedy
Prayers. BRK
Mary D. Blakeney Davidson-Dawson
Sending prayers for family, friends and all the youth whose lives were touched by this Man
Lee Denman Smith
Terry and Judy my heart goes out to you . Praying for all of you .
Janet Hollingsworth Hammett
Yes, so sad!
Dianne Vick
PRAYS !!!
Betty Lytle Hood
Praying for his family.
Ginger Wilson Eaves