Carterville Jackie C. Pennington, 80, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2009 at his home.
Jackie was born September 26, 1928 in Carterville the son of Jack & Lizzie (Austin) Pennington. He married Pansy Fox and she preceded him in death on November 5, 1988.
He retired from the Williamson County Housing where he had worked as a carpenter. He was a member of the Herrin Masonic Lodge and Carpenters Union.
Jackie is survived by:
Son James Jim Pennington and wife Vickie of Carterville
Granddaughter Meeka Pennington of Carterville
Preceded by his Parents, Wife, Pansy and Son, Charles Pennington.
Graveside services will be Friday, April 24, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at East Lawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the cemetery. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with arrangements.
For those who prefer memorials may be made to the Pennington Family. They will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home, 201 S. 13th Street, Herrin, IL 62948.