Jim Pennington

Jim Pennington

Jim Pennington Obituary

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Jim Pennington passed away on Saturday, February 8,2025 in Beltsville Maryland. Jim graduated for DeMatha High School in 1974 and continued his education at Maryland University in College Park. He married his High school sweet heart Judy in 1981.Their honeymoon never ended. Jim worked at Washington Gaslight Company for over 30 years as a computer programmer. Jim was totally dedicated to raising and supporting his family. Jim was a devoted husband, loving father giving hi family his time and love always. Jim was truly loved by everyone in his life. Jim is survived by survived by his beloved wife Judy, loving son John and John`s children Maggie and Jay. His brothers Michael ( Emily ) and his twin Thomas ( Lisalyn ) and many cousins. Jim will be extremely missed, we are happy knowing Jim is in God`s hands now. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Jude's Children's Hospital.

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Gasch's Funeral Home, P.A.

4739 Baltimore Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781

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