Jesse James Penland

Jesse James Penland was born September 10, 1949 to the late Sidney B. and Harley Lewis Penland, Sr.

He graciously went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2013 at Stephens County Hospital in Toccoa, GA. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Elise Gibson of Clayton, GA, and Andrell Griffin of Philadelphia, PA.

He was a member of Ivy Hill Baptist Church in Clayton, GA where he was a loyal and faithful member from an early age. He worked for Georgia Power for 37 years and Wal-Mart until his illness. He also worked for Russell Concrete for many years. Jesse was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He leaves, to cherish his precious memories, wife, Cynthia Penland, 2 children, Sherita Penland (Robert Burton) and "T" Terrance E. Penland of Clayton, GA; 1 brother, Harley Lewis Penland Jr. (Daovone) of Clayton, GA; 4 grandchildren, Eliyah "Lee Lee" J. Penland and "Rae" Malik Roberts of Toccoa, GA, Jesse "AK" Burton and Dartavious "Dada" Penland of Clayton, GA; 3 sisters in laws, Asylene Martin and Mary A. Fruster of Toccoa, GA, Berlinda Burton of Beaver Dam, KY; 2 brothers in laws, Geri Martin and Charlie Jarrett of Toccoa. A host of nephews, nieces, and cousins and several dear friends also survive.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 6 PM to 8 PM at Beck Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Ivy Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Doris Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Penland Cemetery.

Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.