Earl James Pennison Sr.

July 13, 1942 - September 12, 2020

On Saturday, September 12, 2020, Earl James Pennison, Sr., age 78, entered into eternal rest peacefully at home. Earl is preceded in death by his mother, Melanie Gallagher Pennison, his father Earl Joseph Pennison, his brother Thomas J. Pennison, Sr., and his sister-in-law Catherine Link Pennison. Earl is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elizabeth Zornman Pennison; his sons Earl “Jim” Pennison (Alana), Christopher Pennison (Laurie); and his grandsons Christopher “Cray” Pennison and Anthony Pennison. He is also survived by his sister Marleen Pennison of Santa Fe, NM and his brothers-in-law Raymond Zornman (Carolina) and Don Zornman (Cheryl), as well as many nieces and nephews. Earl was born in Algiers, LA and resident of Covington, LA for the past 26 years. A graduate of Jesuit High School and Loyola University, Earl had a successful career as a Controller for Beacon Supply Co. He loved playing the saxophone in school bands and also many local bands during the 1960’s. He also loved to go to his yearly retreat at Manresa Group 10. Earl enjoyed the huge Thanksgiving dinners with the whole family. More than anything in the world, he loved his family dearly. The family would like to thank the staff of St. Tammany Parish Hospital Hospice for their compassion and care provided in Earl’s final weeks. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation on Friday beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow the services in St. Vincent de Paul Mausoleum, New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers, Masses said in memory of Earl are preferred.