Penny, James

Former Pastor And Chattanooga Police Officer

  • Tuesday, June 26, 2018
James Penny
James Penny

Elder James Penny, 89, passed away on June 21, 2018.

He was Pastor Emeritus of Greater Friendship P.B. Church. He was a former policeman with the Chattanooga Police Department.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Janet Penny; daughters, Saundra Payne and Robin Mayes; sons, Joe Maffett, Jr. and Quintel Williams; seven grandchildren; and 14 great- grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 30, at noon at Greater Friendship P.B. Church with Elder R. Lavon Yates officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. the same day prior to the service. Interment will be in Lakewood East.

Arrangements are by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., 622-9995.


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