Penson, Jerry "Little Jerry" (LaFayette)

  • Sunday, August 19, 2018
Jerry Penson
Jerry Penson

Jerry (Little Jerry) Penson, 52, of LaFayette, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

He attended Life Gate Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Oliver Penson; parents, James Edward Penson and Sherrol Townson Penson; sisters, Mona Ward and Wendy Carroll Penson; and brother, John David Penson.

He is survived by his maw, Sandra Penson; daughter, Heather Penson Smith; two grandchildren, Curtis Smith and Brentlee Smith; sister, Tina White; brother, James Edward Penson Jr.;  Roxanne Penson and stepsons, Timmy Penson, Travis Penson, and Leslie Penson; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Doug Eaker officiating. 

Interment will be in Naomi Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Wade Gilbert Jr., Blake Wallin, Bubba Bailey, Pee Wee Bailey, Matt Kirk, and Mark Kirk.

Honorary pallbearers are Steve White, Travis Penson, and Jamie Weaver.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Aug. 19, from 2-9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.

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