Reverend Jimmy Penson, age 73 of Rocky Face, Georgia, departed this life Saturday morning, May 16, 2015 at the local hospital surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born October 9, 1941 to the late Charlie Penson and Mary M. Cummings Penson. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Faye Witherow Penson, grandson, Edward Austin Chase Penson, brothers; Johnny Penson, Marvin Penson, Richard Penson and sisters, Mamie Lou Smith, Jessie Ruth Ingram. Jimmy was a minister of the gospel and loved sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Jimmy was also a proud member of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

Reverend Jimmy Penson is survived by he son and daughter-in-law, William and Melanie Penson of Dalton, GA., sisters; Susie and Rev. Mike Palmer of Chatsworth, GA and Margie Frady of Chattanooga, TN, grandchildren; Clayton Penson, Kristen Penson and Megan Guinn. Several nieces and nephews and special friends that Jimmy held dear to his heart.

Service to celebrate the life of Rev. Jimmy Penson will be held 4:00 p.m., Tuesday May 19, 2015 from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with Rev. Mike Palmer officiating. Interment will follow at Murray Memorial Gardens with his nephews serving as pallbearers. American Legion Post 112 performing the military graveside rites.

The family will receive friends at Ponders Melrose Chapel, Monday May 18, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. Tuesday May 19, 2015 til the service hour.

Arrangements by locally owned and operated Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton, GA. (706)226-4002 YOUR SELECTED INDEPENDENT FUNERAL HOME