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Robert Pennington Obituary
(Bob)
Clinton
Bob Pennington, 91, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2012 at his home. Visitation is 5pm-8pm today and after 10am Wednesday at Lakewood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be in the chapel 11am Wednesday with interment to follow in Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mr. Pennington was born in Montgomery, AL in 1920. His parents were the late Charles Pennington and Eugenia Williams Pennington. He served our country during WWII with the United States Navy in the Pacific Theatre. He owned and operated Camp Service and Parts in Jackson for over 75 years. He was a longtime resident of Clinton and a member of Providence Presbyterian Church. He was a former deacon and Boy Scout Leader. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Pennington leaves behind his loving family, his wife of 38 years Elberta Boykin Pennington, sons, Charlie Pennington (Shirley) of Pearl, Charles E. Hupperich (Yvonne) of Utica, Herbert Hupperich (JoAnn) of Terry, daughters, Carolyn Mays of Clinton, and Angie Hupperich of Clinton, 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son Robert "Bobby" Pennington.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Pennington
Hilda Hupperich
May 12, 2012
He was a very nice and smart man who will be missed.
Meghan Burch
April 19, 2012
My pop was a sweet man, a wonderful baker, loved his sailing, and his family. He basically raised me and taught me everything I know. Im going to miss you my sweet pop.
Love,
Your granddaughter
Meghan.
Dianne Shelton
April 17, 2012
Dump and Angie,So very sorry to hear about Mr. Pennington passing. He was such a kind man.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 17, 2012
Angie, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved your "Pop".
Linda Chase
April 17, 2012
I am sorry to learn of Pop's death. I know he will be missed by many. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Tony and Liz Barker
April 17, 2012
We are sorry to hear about Pop. Our prayers are with your family during this time.
Reed and Sheila McAtee
April 17, 2012
We are sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Fred McCraw
April 17, 2012
Sorry to read about your Father. Thinking of you, Shirley and family.
Fred McCraw
Herb and Jo Ann Hupperich
April 17, 2012
"I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, and all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, and the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white salt's shaking, and a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking..."
Anchors aweigh, Pop.
Hilda Hupperich
April 17, 2012
Love and prayers to the family. Bob (Pop) was a very nice man who will be missed. Love, Nana (Hupperich)
Karen Brooks
April 17, 2012
I am so blessed to have seen and visited with Uncle Bob last year.
I picture him in heaven with his brothers, and Mom & Pop! Prayers and Love to all!
Karen Pennington Brooks
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