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Jack Pennington Obituary

Jack Weldon Pennington, 80, of Sanger, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. The son of Roy and Oma (Howard) Pennington, Jack was born on December 3, 1942.

Jack attended Sanger schools and was a graduate of Sanger High School. He retired from UNT as a printer. Jack married the love of his life Bobbie Sprabary in Denton, TX on December 23, 1959. They made their home in Sanger and of that union had two children, a daughter Jackie and a son David. Jack was an avid hunter, who loved nothing more than to hunt with his son and grandson and spend time at the family farm. He was a family man who cherished his family more than anything. Jack and Bobbie attended Freedom Life Church.

He is survived by his wife Bobbie, one daughter Jackie Noles, one son David Pennington, all of Sanger; sisters Mary West-Ramsey and Ellen Holder, both of Sanger, Jean George of Flower Mound, and Helen Jeannette Pratt of Era. He has four cherished grandchildren Kari Hawkins, Haley Montan, Alli Harkins, Wade Pennington and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Betty and Lucille, and four brothers Phillip, Alfred, James, and Tommy.

A visitation will be held on Thursday morning, December 22, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Water's Edge Fellowship Church in Sanger. Pastors Dickie Amyx, Chad Stephenson, and Mike Pennington will officiate the service.

Services are under the direction of Coker Funeral Home in Sanger. Please share a memory or offer your condolences to the Pennington family at cokerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Denton Record-Chronicle on Dec. 24, 2022.

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Joe Waide

December 29, 2022

Well, Jack was a really Good Fellow/Friend over the years. May "GOD" BLESS ALL of Jack's Family...

Eula Wilson

December 24, 2022

Just now seen this yall. I'm so sorry to hear abut Jack May he RIP. PRAYERS FOR ALL.

Jeff and Michelle Springer

December 23, 2022

Lifting your family up with prayers of peace and comfort. May your hearts be filled this season with beautiful memories.

Karlena (Cooke) and Danny Adkisson

December 23, 2022

With his promotion into heaven we are remembering you, Sister Pennington, and your loved one today and always.

Amy Patterson

December 22, 2022

Uncle Jack, the man, the myth, the legend! Such an amazing man of God. I’m so honored and feel so lucky that I got to call you Uncle. You made an impact on so many peoples lives. I love you and will miss you so much. Prayers for the whole family! Until we meet again, RIP!

Dicky Lynch

December 22, 2022

Haven't seen Jack and family in years. Prayers for the family.

Kenneth Greenwood

December 22, 2022

Prayers for the Family

Katrina Hahn

December 22, 2022

Uncle Jack was always so sweet, always had a smile on his face! I know he is rejoicing in Heaven with my Mama Cil, and his other siblings! Prayers and hugs to Aunt Bobbie, Jackie and David.
Katrina

Linda Harvey Hewlett

December 21, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Judy Howard

December 21, 2022

Jack was a very special man! We have so many great memories of him. He loved God with all his heart! He is now enjoying all of Heavens beauty and is with his Lord and Savior and his family that went before him. Bobbie you and your children are in my prayers! We will see him again soon!

Donna and Tommy Brewster

December 21, 2022

Uncle Jack will be missed by me and his family so much. He was a gentle giant with a heart as big as Texas. He always had a smile on his face and his laughter was contagious. I loved him and will think of him often. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Bobbie and his family during this time of sorrow. We love you very much.

Gloria Glass

December 21, 2022

Sending My Prayers of Comfort, Strength, and Peace during the coming days. Jackie I'm sorry you lost your father. Please know that I am sending you a Big Hug. God Bless.

Crystal Howard Dillon

December 21, 2022

So sorry for ur loss my thoughts and prayers are with the family he will be truly missed

Millard and Nancy Campbell Smith

December 21, 2022

We are sorry for your loss.

Judy Willis

December 21, 2022

My deepest sympathies. Jack was such a good man and I enjoyed working with him so much.

Eddie & Lawana Garland

December 21, 2022

Love and peace to all the family.

Lorena Trietsch

December 21, 2022

Sending My Condolences To The Pennington Family .

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