Jerry Penson

LaFAYETTE — Jerry (Little Jerry) Penson, 52, passed away Saturday, Aug. 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 daughter, Heather Penson Smith; two grandchildren, Curtis Smith and Brentlee Smith; sisters, Sandra Penson and 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 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, in the Wilbanks Memorial Chapel with Pastor Doug Eaker officiating. Interment in Naomi Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.