Jackson Elias Pesnell, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born on March 18, 1944, in Edinburg, Texas to the late Samuel and Ada Pesnell.
Jack was a kind and loving man. He had a forgiving heart, and a smile that would light up the room. He was no stranger to hard work, from sharecropper to heavy equipment to mechanic to truck driver, he could drive anything and fix most of it if he needed to. Jack was a simple man who loved his family and the time spent with them. Family or friend his door was always open. He enjoyed his western movies, home cooked meals, especially dessert with a strong cup of coffee.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edith Pesnell; sisters, Mary Greer, Priscilla Adkins, Joyce Blalock; brother, Buddy Pesnell; nephew, Charles Pesnell. He is survived by his sons, Cody Pesnell (Mary), Scott Barber (Pam); daughter, Dana Cannon (Chris); grandchildren, Brittany Cannon, Brooke Cannon, Lane Pesnell, Jack Pesnell, Josie Pesnell, Julia Pesnell, Kristyn Sutterfield, Sabra Sutterfield, Dillon Barber, Dustin Rachal, Dalton Rachal; great grandchildren, Gracelyn Cannon, C.J. Cannon, Leeland Rachal, Connor Rachal, Jareth Vanscoyoc, Delilah Pesnell, Marylyn Strahan, Zaylee Strahan.
Services for Jack will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Bailey officiating.
The family would like to extend a special Thank you to the nursing staff at Liberty Healthcare and Harbor Hospice.