Robert Pennington Obituary

Robert
Elbridge Pennington
Mr. Pennington, 61, of Charlotte, NC, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Carolinas Medical Center.
He was born September 1, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee, son of the late Odie and Mattie Broadstreet Pennington. He was a graduate of Memphis State University and operated his own real estate business before moving to Charlotte, as senior V.P. for First Union / Wachovia were he worked for twenty-five years, before retiring in 2001. He was a licensed real estate broker in Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
Robert was considered one of the top ten real estate executives in the country and was very active in numerous professional organizations. He served as president of several local and regional chapters of the Building Owners and Managers Association and held a Real Property Administrator designation. Robert was most proud of his service on the National Advisory Council of BOMA. He was also a Certified Property Manager in the Institute of Real Estate Management.
Robert is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Leigh; daughter, Jessica Pennington; and mother-in- law, Dixie Caya, all of the home; a sister, Glenda Pennington, of Charlotte; brother in-law, Charles Caya of Fayetteville, Arkansas; as well as many friends in the Charlotte real estate community.
He was actively involved with The United Way, The Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC), Indian Princess (YMCA), and The American Cancer Society. Robert was a 31-year cancer survivor. He was also an avid golfer and member of Lambda Chi Alpha at Memphis State.
Robert excelled at caring for his family and was a mentor to many people and organizations in the Charlotte area. He was vibrant, gentle, a peacemaker, team builder, and partner. He was fun loving and actively followed Memphis State basketball, Arkansas football, and the Carolina Panthers.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Providence United Methodist Church with the Reverends Ken Carter and William Jeffries officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Caya, Don Porter, Mac McGee, Toby Chapman, Erskine Harkey, John Stephens III, Travis Phifer, Darryl Dewberry, Bob Ford, and Jim Nicholson.
Memorials may be made to the music ministry at Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28211.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service. Please share condolences online at www.hankinswhittington.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer from May 8 to May 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Pennington

11 Entries

Marie Hampton

May 11, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Cory Parish

May 11, 2009

To Mrs. Pennington,
All my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Robert and I shared some memorable times while living in Charlotte. He and I have stayed in contact over the years re-living good memories. Robert was a mentor and friend. His imprint on my life will forever be remembered.

Blessing - Cory Parish

Tiffany Husted

May 11, 2009

My prayers are with you both. Hugs!

Tom (Tommy) Hoyle

May 11, 2009

Leigh (Mrs. Pennington),
Although many years have passed since we last saw one another ( Nation Ford Elementary 1980-81), I have never forgotten you. While I did not have the great honor and pleasure of meeting Robert, I know that he must have been a truly great person. Please know that you and Robert have been a tremendous inspiration to many of us over the years. I will continue to think of you and Robert in the coming days, months , and years. Thank you for all that you did for me.

Paul Uber

May 11, 2009

Leigh & Jessica,
I will miss Robert. He was a rare and gifted person. He loved people and people loved him. He was the center of every room he entered. I enjoyed so much the time I was able to work with him.

God is good and I know he is holding Robert in his arms right now.

Kris and Bill Long

May 10, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen T

May 10, 2009

Thinking of you all at your time of sad loss. May you find comfort in the memories that you hold and the love within your heart.

Jessica, holding you close and sending much love across the ocean, to you all

~Karen~

Gary Meyfohrt

May 8, 2009

Leigh, Jessica,
You are in our prayers. We will miss Robert. He was my career mentor, best boss of all and a dear friend since 1980.Great memories from our years at FUNB.
Take care.
Love,
Gary, Brenda and Ashley

Loretta Butler

May 8, 2009

Leigh, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Robert was very special to all who was in his presence.
Sincerely, Loretta Butler, former Co-Worker-First Union

Debbie Starowicz

May 8, 2009

Leigh and Jessica,
Robert was truly one of a kind. Smart, funny and a heart made of gold. I feel blessed to have known him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rita Standefer

May 8, 2009

Leigh, please know that I am praying for you in this time of loss. Robert was truly an inspiration for all! Our days working at the Exchange Building in Memphis are times I will always remember - what fun to come to work for such a neat man! He will be missed, for sure.

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