Gary and Sherry - we are sorry to hear of your dad's passing. But what a comfort to know that for him all sickness for him is gone and he is now in the presence with Jesus. Sorry we won't be able to attend the memorial service as we are in Florida. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time!
Love, Gerald and Sophia Martin
January 26, 2017
Andrew Medders Pennington, Jr., 86, of Bridgewater, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Bridgewater Home.
He was born in McLean, VA on June 8, 1930, and was a son of the late Elsie (Bier) and Andrew Medders Pennington, Sr.
Andrew was a forester with the US Forest Service and retired in 1989. He was a member of Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He received his bachelors in forestry from the University of Montana. Andrew was active in the Gideon’s International, Bridgewater Dayton Lions Club, a Boy Scout Master for troop 38, and participated in the Stephen's Ministry.
He was united in marriage on July 8, 1962 to Elsie Jean "E.J." (Hansell) Pennington, who preceded him in death on June 10, 2016.
Surviving are two children, Gary H. Pennington and wife Trish of San Antonio, TX, and Shari Pennington, of Dayton; a sister, Ellen Tharpe, of Florida; four grandchildren, Michael Pennington, Abigail Pennington, Aaron Pennington, and Charity Pennington, and three step grandchildren, Morgan Pashen, Sam May, and Nicole May.
He was preceded in death by a brother Robert Pennington of Helena, MT.
A memorial service will be held at Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 28, 2017 with Pastor Jim Harrison and Pastor Roger Dove officiating. A graveside service will be held at Salem Brethren Church, Stephens City, VA following the memorial service.
The family would like to thank the Unity House for their beautiful care and assistance they gave to dad during his 2 ½ year stay.
Please consider donating for a tree to be planted at the JMU Arboretum in memory of Andrew M. Pennington, Jr. The cost will include: the Tree, lifetime care, plaque and replacement if needed. Contact www.gofundme.com/Andrew-M-Pennington-Memorial-Tree.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com.
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