Jerry Pennington Jr.

DEXTER -- Jerry Pennington Jr., son of Wilma Baker Pennington and the late Jerry Lee Pennington Sr., was born on Nov. 15, 1964, in Advance, Missouri, and passed away, on July 19, 2020, at the age of 55 years.

Jerry had lived in Puxico area all his life. He was self-employed most of his life and shared an auction business with his late father. His hobbies was fishing, camping, gardening, grilling, singing karaoke and spending time with family and friends.

Although he loved each and every one of his nieces and nephews more than words can express, he shared a very special bond with his youngest niece, Kasmira, and youngest nephew, Wyatt. They were thick as thieves when together! Always coming up with a plan, such as dropping off kittens, even when he was told no!

He was a father, brother and friend to anyone he met.

He is survived by his partner in life for 12 years, Susan Pittman of Puxico; his mother, Wilma Pennington of Puxico; one daughter, Charity; two grandchildren; four sisters and spouses, Belinda and William McCormick, Ella and Steve Sperino, all of Puxico, Paula and Terry Hester and Mary Ashley and Justin Hockersmith, all of Dexter; four nieces, Jamie, Penny, Tracie, Kasmira; three nephews, Stephen, Andrew, Wyatt and six great-nieces and six great-nephews. Other family and friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Pennington Sr.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 24, 2020, from 10 to 11 for family only; 11 to 12 for friends at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, with the funeral immediately following with the Rev. Ray Placher of Puxico, Missouri, officiating.

With Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri, in charge of arrangements.