You are already missed so much, Lee.
Leland C. Jennings Jr.
Leland C. Jennings, Jr., 57, of Middletown, DE died, Thursday, March 4, 2010 in Lewes De. He was born in Pennsville, NJ, the son of the late Leland G. Jennings and Gloria Scariato Jennings.
He was the Chief Historian and Director of Cultural Affairs for the State of Delaware. He obtained his Doctorate degree in History. Mr. Jennings played a major role in the State of Delaware refurbishment Project for Fort Delaware, as well as preservation and development of the Fort Miles in Lewes, Delaware. He served as member of the Fort Miles Historic Association and was also a member of the 5 Points Chapter O.E.S. # 13, in Newport Delaware.
Mr. Jennings was a member of the Masonic Lodge District # 59, Washington, PA and President of the Middletown Historical Society. The Production Manager for the Philadelphia Folk Art Festival for 30 plus years and organized and contributed to the Howard Pyle Pirate Festival for two years. He was an avid Revolutionary War Re-enactor and was the Production Manager for Blood Sweat and Tears for 14 years touring all over the world with them. He also traveled with the Bill of Rights Tour and Ornett Coleman. He was founder and owner of Exhibit Masters, a high-end Christmas Exhibit Décor installation and refurbishment Company.
Mr. Jennings is survived by his wife of 17 years, Linda K. Francis Jennings and two Step Children Dr. Kathryn Ann Berchtold and Albert Joseph Berchtold, III and three siblings Patrick, Susan, and Beth.
No Funeral services to be held at this time. A Celebration of life will be held at a later Date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Fort Miles Historical Assoc., C/O Dr. Gary D. Wray, 120 E. Wild Rabbit Run, Lewes, DE 19958.