Luther Pennington

1921 - 2014

PENNINGTON Reverend Luther Benson of Lexington died Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at the Sayre Christian Village Healthcare Center in Lexington. Born December 16, 1921 in Plattsburg, New York, he was the son of the late Luther Benson Pennington, Sr. and Dovie Castleberry Pennington. Reverend Pennington was a retired United Methodist pastor who obtained his STB from Boston University School of Theology in 1963. He was ordained elder in the New Hampshire Conference of the Methodist Church in 1964. He served churches in the New Hampshire and Minnesota Conferences of the United Methodist Church until he retired in 1987. Understanding his call to a lifetime of ministry Reverend Pennington remained active and pastored part time in Minnesota and Kentucky until 2008. He continued teaching and leading Bible study at his residence, Friendship Towers until recently. Reverend Pennington served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives and as Chaplin to the House. He participated in prison ministries and various civic and community organizations throughout his life. He loved study of Scripture, music, sports, especially golf and tennis, in which he excelled, as well as fishing and hunting. Survivors include one sister: Virginia Cline of Dallas, TX. Two daughters: Karen (Tom) Stigall of Lawrenceburg and Sandra (Don) Burch of West Des Moines, IA. Two granddaughters: Katy Burch and Kristyn Burch both of West Des Moines, IA. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucile Pennington and his son John Pennington. Services will be Monday October 27, 2014 at 5pm at Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church. Visitation will precede the service from 3-5pm at the church. In lieu of flowers gifts may be given to Sayre Christian Village in memory of Luther Pennington. Arrangements are by the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home.