James E. "Jimmy" Pennington's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Melrose, Florida

James E. "Jimmy" Pennington

October 11, 1943 - January 3, 2026 (82 years old)

Melrose, Florida

James E. "Jimmy" Pennington's obituary , Passed away on January 3, 2026 in Melrose, Florida

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Harry T Reid Funeral Home

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James E. "Jimmy" Pennington

October 11, 1943 - January 3, 2026 (82 years old)

Melrose, Florida

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James E. Pennington Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James E. Pennington of Melrose, Florida, who passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bill Pennington and Juda Pennington of Jasper Florida; his sister Jeanne; and his brother-in-law Jim Kennedy. He is survived by: his wife Kathryn Wolfe of Gainesville; his children, James Wesleigh Pennington (Heather) of Philadelphia Pennsylvania and Emily Brooke Pennington of Gainesville; his stepson George Levasser (Mari) of Miami; his siblings, Billy (Barbara) of Savannah Georgia, Pat Pennington of Jasper, Robert Pennington of Jacksonville, Bill Bryan (Marian) of Tuscaloosa Alabama, Juda Pennington (Rick Culbreath) of Branford and Katherine Pennington (Terry Straub) of Tallahassee; and his brother-in-law Verne Wolfe. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's memory to First United Methodist Church of Jasper FL (405 Central Ave, SE, Jasper FL 32052, (386) 792-1122), The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine (Auburn Giving), or The University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (Honor Card Program » Office of Advancement » College of Veterinary Medicine » University of Florida.).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Harry T Reid Funeral Home



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Wed

Jan 14

Visitation

Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home
340 E Walker Dr, Keystone Heights, FL 32656

Fri

Jan 16

Graveside service

Evergreen Cemetery
4353 SW 107th Ave, Jasper, FL 32052

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