James Henry Pennington Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Henry Pennington Sr. of Natchez, Mississippi, born in Brookhaven, Mississippi, who passed away on March 22, 2021 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Martin Pennington and Wadie Lee Hemphill; his former wife Rose Mary Unger Pennington; his brother-in-law Bill Kassel; and his sons-in-law, Randy Temple and Clay McNeil.

He is survived by: his wife Cora Kassel Pennington; his children, James H. of Karen Pennington, M. D., Gerald Martin Pennington (Clare), Michael Glenn Pennington, Peggy Ann Pennington McLain (Malcom), Joyce Yvonne Pennington McNeil, Jennifer Lynn Pennington Rogers (Ty), Debbie Temple, Dawn Smith and Darla Johnston (Jackie); his great grandchildren, Jason Pennington (Hannah), Brandon McLain, Cole Pennington, Ian Pennington, Whitney McNeil, Zack Pennington, Mae Pennington, Sadie Pennington, Rachel Pennington Hogue (Cory), Jessica McNeil, John Clay McNeil, Sara Caitlyn McLain Mendus (Gavin), Arya June Rogers, Kayla Rogers, Meagan Hendricks (Josh), Jordan Temple (Danielle), Joshua Temple (Abbie), Lauren Joslyn (Paul), Tyler Smith (Savannah), Nicholas Johnston, Madison Johnston, Greer Pennington, Layla McLain, Evan McLain, Caleb McClain, Zachery Gordon, Carter Stowers, Kaley Kate McNeil, Chase Hendrix, Ryleigh Temple, Parker Temple, Sydney Temple, Skylar Temple, Hayes Temple, Jack Joslyn and Leanna Wall; his siblings, Eva Young, Neta Champlin, Bill Pennington (Pat) and Kenny Pennington (Debra); his siblings-in-law, Willard Kassel (Patty) and Charolette Rhodes (Melvin); and his grandsons, Jason Pennington, Brandon McLain, Cole Pennington, Ian Pennington, Zack Pennington, John Clay McNeil, Jordan Temple, Tyler Smith, Joshua Temple and Nicholas Johnston.

Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Natchez, MS.