of Benton, AR
February 11, 1925 - August 1, 2014
Paul W. Pennington, 89, of Benton passed from this world on Friday, August 1, 2014. He was born February 11, 1925 in Cedar Glades, AR to the late Ray and Ola Pennington.
Paul was a retired tool maker from Western Electric and Teletype in Little Rock. Mr. Pennington was an avid golfer recording 7 aces and two albatrosses. He and Clyde Spann (deceased) won the Arkansas Seniors Four Ball Tournament for seven years running. He also loved to fish, camp and spend time with his kids and grandkids at the lake. He was preceeded in death by his parents, brothers Kenneth and Billy Frank, and sisters Telka Smith and Nelda Martin.
Paul is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mahauta Inez Pennington; three sons, Greg (Sherrie), Mike (Etta), and Steve (Terri); one daughter, Paula Barker (Brent); a sister, Betty Jo Martin; a brother, John Pennington; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
A Memorial Service to honor his life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton, AR (501-315-4047).
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9 Condolence(s)
Wayland & Sue Bryson
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Inez, and your family.
Lonnie Calvert
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Mike & Steve,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family with the loss of you Father.
Lonnie & Karen Calvert
Gene and Sandy
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Inez, Paula and the Pennington "boys",
It comes the time for mourning to all of us, but it sure doesn't make it easier no matter how long a life our loved one lived. We are thinking about you all at this time and wishing you peace and comfort.
Anita Crews-Rudd
Thursday, August 7, 2014
I worked with Mike, Steve and Todd at the Oklahoma City Fire Department. They are outstanding individuals, a pleasure to work with. I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
James K Pennington
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
I have fond memories of Paul W which I will cherish.
Madolyn Wiley
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Just got back in town to find that Paul had died. Too late to attend memorial service. Will pray for you and your family.
Joan Pelton Mills
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Inez, Dick & I are remembering you in prayer through this difficult time. We miss seeing you from time to time.
David Wallace
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
So sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Pennington. You were both great neighbors to my parents for many years. May God bless your family during this time.
David and Roberta Wallace
Michael r. Pennington
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Dad, this has been forth coming for sometime, but no matter how you think you are ready it is still hard to see it come. Dad you were taken care of by an angel here on earth which was mom and I know you are now not suffering, and I just want to acknowledge how much I appreciate all you and mom have done for me and my family, you were a great dad and you were also a great grandfather to all of your grandchildren, you both have passed on traits to myself that I am thankful for and I also know and hope that Etta and I have been able to pass those traits on to our children and grandchildren, I have and always will continue to love both you and mom till the end of time. Michael and Etta Lou. Ross the hoss!!!!