Jasper "Jd" Pennell

Jasper “JD” Pennell, age 77, of Lenoir, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Brian Center of Viewmont.He was born August 10, 1942 in Caldwell County to the late Walter Ralph Pennell and Elvia Underdown Pennell.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Sylvia Jean Pennell. Survivors include his wife Martha Kay Brittain Pennell of the home; two daughters, Anita Pennell DeChellis and husband Dan of Easton, PA and Allison Pennell of Hudson; two grandchildren, Vivian DeChellis and Gabriel DeChellis of Easton, PA; four brothers, Wayne Pennell and wife Elinor of Savannah, GA, Ernest Pennell of Florence, SC, Darrrell Pennell and Rick Pennell, both of Lenoir; and sister, Mildred Pennell Roberts of Asheville. JD’s career began as an English teacher at Hudson Elementary in 1967 where he taught 7 years.He later worked for Old North Manufacturing in Lenoir for 13 years.He retired from Corning in Hickory after 10 years of service. A Graveside Service will be held Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 4:00 pm at Whitnel First Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Preacher Steve Hedgecock. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.