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James Elwood Pennybacker, age 74, of Marlinton, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at his daughter’s residence in Beaver.
Born January 12, 1941, near Marlinton, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Lucille White Pennybacker.
James was a retired construction supervisor, a Mason and a member of the New Hope Lutheran Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Pennybacker; and two sisters, Nancy Rose and Alma Sprouse.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Pennybacker; a daughter, Debbie Treadway, and husband, Carlos, of Beaver; a granddaughter, Sarah Cooper; great-granddaughters, Nevaeh Cooper, Kensley Cooper and Bralynn Cooper; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was August 29 at VanReenen Funeral Home with Rev. Jess Felici officiating.
Interment was in White Cemetery in Minnehaha Springs.
Memorials may be made to the New Hope Lutheran Church c/o 726 Seneca Trail, Hillsboro, WV 24946 or White Cemetery.
