James Franklin Penley

Mr. James Franklin Penley, 78 of Mooresville, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Penley was born on February 15, 1944, in Watauga County, North Carolina to the late Silas Franklin and Della Pearl Barnes Penley.  James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend.  He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.  Left to cherish his memories are his wife Selma Macterrnan Penley, one daughter Donna Alene Penley and boyfriend Scott Hollifield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale Penley and wife Tammy, David Carroll Penley and wife Tammy; three grandchildren, Kristi Ferguson, Josh Penley, Tyler Whitaker; two great-grandchildren, Kendall Ferguson, Paxton Ferguson; two sisters and brother-in-law, Joyce Childers and husband, Charles, Ivy Lee Hutson, and Tammy Sands.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Penley was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Hall Penley; and a brother, Gary Michael Penley.  A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at 2:00 pm at Jesus Church of Corinth with Rev. Steve Johnson officiating.  The burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 27, 2022, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Jesus Church of Corinth.  Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is serving the family.