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Edgar Penniman Obituary
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1933-2015
Edgar Erwin Penniman was born on June 9, 1933 in Dallas, TX and died at the Covenant Hospice Inpatient and Palliative Care Center in Pensacola, FL on April 28, 2015 at the age of 81. He was the son of Frances Staten Penniman and Graham Allen Penniman, Sr.
Erwin is survived by his sons; Edward Allen Penniman and David Erwin Penniman; his daughter, Sara Penniman Hernandez and six grandchildren; Graham Edward Penniman, Daniel Cullu Penniman, Morgan Elizabeth Hernandez, Alexander Neale Penniman, Jackson Hughes Penniman and Samuel George Penniman. Erwin is also survived by his two siblings; Graham Allen Penniman, Jr. and Margaret Penniman Fontaine as well as 19 nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sara Neale Penniman and his daughter, Ann Neale Penniman.
Erwin moved to Pensacola in 1960 to expand the family's chain of convenience stores, known as Pak-A-Sak. Following the sale of the stores, Erwin opened and operated a wide variety of businesses including EJ's Food Company, Southland Country Stables and Specialty Windows, not to mention a game room and a limousine service.
This Dallas transplant, who never gave up his beloved Dallas Cowboys, embraced every aspect of life in Pensacola. He loved Hopkins fried chicken, the Blue Angels and every Indian, clown, princess and knight. He could be found at Scenic Hills Country Club, Seville Quarter or the IPC Room at Maguire's. He was at his happiest, however, entertaining friends and family on trips in his boat or RV. He never aspired to political office, but if there had been a position of "Mayor of Fun", he would have been elected unanimously.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate Erwin's life at a Graveside service, Monday, May 4, 2015 at 3:00pm at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 1300 E. Hayes St., Pensacola, FL 32503. The service will be followed by a reception at 5eleven Palafox.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Escambia Westgate School, 10050 Ashton Brosnaham Rd., Pensacola, FL 32534.
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Erwin's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Covenant Hospice Inpatient and Palliative Care Center for the wonderful care Erwin received at their facility.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edgar Penniman
May 7, 2015
Erwin was one of the kindest men I have ever known! His great spirit & wonderful soul will be missed by all who knew & enjoyed him. My warmest regards & prayers go out to his family. May he now rest in peace. Janet Livingston
MIchael-Harriette Allen
May 6, 2015
Ed, we are sorry for your loss. We did not know your father but the obituary is wonderful. He sounds like a father you will miss. We wish you peace in the coming months.
LOU RAY, JR.
May 6, 2015
One of the good men and a bright soul!
Vicki Sharp
May 4, 2015
Ed,Sara and David .. Very sorry to hear of your loss.. Your parents were very wonderful to me when I worked at The Cradle Shop .. Good Memories
Madison Currin
May 4, 2015
David, I am sorry for the passing of your father. He was a good man. You will see him again one day.
Buck Mitchell
May 4, 2015
Double E was one of my biggest Heroes. He was always having a great time and wanted everyone around him to enjoying the party of life. He will be missed!
Phillip Porterfield
May 3, 2015
Ed, your dad lived a remarkable life! May the good memories bring you peace.
Pam Thompson
May 3, 2015
I had the pleasure of working for Mr. P at Specialty Windows for many years. Lots of great Memories and a Great Man.
Mac Baird
May 2, 2015
He was a good, kind and funny man. He will be missed
Mary Gentile
May 2, 2015
Thinking of you and yours It was fascinating to to read about your father. I'm sure
He will be missed by many and so welcomed in heaven by loved ones gone before us. All my love and sympathy,
Mary
Geoffrey Hall
May 1, 2015
My Dear Friends,
I had the pleasure of working for Mr Penniman from 1986-87 at Executive Limousine Service. During that time, I also brought his mother from Baton Rouge to her new home on Pensacola Beach, moved he and Mrs Penniman from Bayou Blvd to Port Royal, and picked up Mary Crane Penniman at Pensacola Airport and took her to the beach house. Mr Penniman was a very admirable gentleman. I certainly thought a lot of him, as did many others.
Wonderful memories of a fine gentleman.
Many blessings to you all,
Steven Miller
May 1, 2015
He truly made a difference in many lives. He will be missed.
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