Obituary of Waylon Jennings

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Waylon Jennings

Waylon Arnold Jennings (born June 15, 1937, in Littlefield, Texas) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being in the band, “The Texas Longhorns.” Waylon died on February 13, 2002 and his death was because of diabetes. He died fairly young at age 64.

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Waylon Jennings Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Jennings, Waylon
    • Common Name: Waylon Jennings
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Littlefield, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: June 15, 1937
    • Age: 64 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Wayland Jennings
    • Occupation: Singer-Songwriter
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $7 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Eggo Waffles
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Calvin Klein Eternity for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Sidney Poitier

    Waylon's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Waylon Arnold Jennings
    • Father: William Alvin Jennings (1915-1968)
    • Mother: Lorene Beatrice Jennings (née Shipley, 1920-2006)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Lynne Jones (married 1962-divorced 1967)
      • Jessi Colter (married 1969-2002, his death)
    • Son(s):
    • Daughter(s):
      • Julia Rae Jennings (1958-October 3, 2014)
      • Deana Jennings
      • Toni Lynne

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 13 2002 at age 64
  • Place: Chandler, Arizona, United States
  • Cause of Death: Diabetes
  • Interment: Buried in the City of Mesa Cemetery, in nearby Mesa, Arizona, United States

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterAmerican Born on June 15th Born in 1937 Born in Texas Died in 2002 Died at age 64 Died from Diabetes

Waylon's Notable Roles:

  • Singer-Songwriter
  • Musician

Quotable Quotes:

"Waylon Jennings lived a life full of passion, perseverance, and legendary music, and his memory and impact will continue to live on through his timeless songs. (V)"

"Waylon Jennings was a beloved country music singer whose career spanned decades, but sadly his untimely passing marked the end of an era in the world of music. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-05 16:43:08
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