James Edward "Moe" Pennington

James Edward “Moe” Pennington, age 64, of the Belk Community, passed away Sunday morning, October 6, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville after an extended illness.

He was employed at AO Smith until the business closed.  James was of the Baptist faith and Lieutenant with DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department, where he also served as the training officer for many years.

James was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on December 28, 1959 to parents Leve and Jo Anna Pennington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparents, Claude and Mattie Pennington and Buford and Velma Jaco; and nephew, Christopher Cass.

He is survived by sister, Felicia Woodard; nephews, raised as sons, Daniel Summers and Joshua (Jennifer) Summers; great-nephews and great-niece(grandchildren), Payton Summers, Anthony James Summers, Wyatt Summers, Adison Summers.

Funeral services will be 2:PM Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Martin Bell and Bobby Pennington officiating and burial will follow in New Union Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday 10:AM until the time of the service at 2:PM. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Pennington Family.

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