He was a retired salvage dealer and was of the Baptist faith. Jerry was a very jolly man with many friends. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, wheeling and dealing, and loved going to the casino. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one daughter, Amber Penick; and two brothers, Harold Clyde Penick and Billy Hill.
Survivors include his wife, Lawanda Cater Penick of Monticello; one son, Jerry Lee Penick and wife Kelly of Austin, TX; one daughter, Penny Williams and husband Kelvin of Monticello; five grandchildren, Christopher, Anthony, Jerrick, Martavious and Alexis; one great-grandchild, Charli; two sisters, Ruthie Scroggins of Bastrop, LA and Shirley McClure and husband Dewey of Smackover; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
Sherry Myers
Monticello, AR Friday, January 17, 2020 Jerry was a good friend of mine and my husbandRay Dillard
Memphis, TN Saturday, December 28, 2019 I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. God bless and keep you all in this time of sorrow.annie hammock high
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, December 27, 2019 IM so sorry about your loss, Jerry lee and penny WandaWes & Linda Adney
austin, TX Friday, December 27, 2019 Wish we could be there. God Bless.Annie Damian
Houston, TX Friday, December 27, 2019 Sorry I wasn’t able to come home. My thoughts and prayers are with y’all. I love y’all and pray that God gives the family the strength needed to get through the loss of Uncle Jerry.JILL HALLEY
Monticello, AR Friday, December 27, 2019 Penny-I wanted you to know my heart hurts for you and your family. I know your dad must have been very proud of you. Let me know what I can do to help you.Stephanie Pruitt Harton
Warren, AR Thursday, December 26, 2019 I am very sorry for your loss Jerry. Your family will continue to be in my prayers.Danny &Rosemary Carrington
Banks, AR Thursday, December 26, 2019 So sorry to hear about Jerry .Prayers for each of you.Edith Carter
Monticello,, AR Thursday, December 26, 2019 so sorry to see where Jerry passed away--May God bless & keep you through the dark days ahead. He & Preston were great buddiesMelissa
Smackover, AR Thursday, December 26, 2019 R.I.P. Uncle Jerry ,I am going to praying for all the family .....James & Betty
Porter, TX Thursday, December 26, 2019 We are very sorry for your loss may God be with you and give you strength and help you through these sad times. Your loved one is another angel in heaven watching over all of us.With love,
James and Betty Cater
BETTY JANE Evans
pine bluff, AR Thursday, December 26, 2019 Lawanda and family, I am so sorry to hear about Jerry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love You.Margie Ellis
Wilmar, AR Thursday, December 26, 2019 So sorry to learn of Jerry's passing