Ernest Eugene Pennington
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On August 28, 1960, he was united in marriage to his loving wife, Lorene Nelson Pennington, who survives.
He is also survived by one son, Gary Pennington and wife Carla of London; one sister, Wilma Proffitt of London; one granddaughter, Angela; three great-grandchildren, Tyler, Zach, and Elizabeth; as well as a host of other family and friends who will deeply mourn his passing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Larry Pennington, and two brothers, Howard Pennington and Don Pennington.
Ernie enjoyed early morning squirrel hunting with his trusty twenty gauge, searching for his "furry friends" as he called them. He found nothing more relaxing than an evening waiting for the fish to bite on Lake Cumberland. He took pleasure in motorcycle rides to the Smokey Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tennessee with his beloved wife. When his brothers had to move North to seek employment, Ernie was blessed to secure a factory job which allowed him to remain near his family, especially his father and mother.
Ernest retired from American Greetings after many years of dedicated service as a machine operator. He was a member of Hart Baptist Church.
Ernest Eugene Pennington departed this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the age of 86 years, 7 months and 22 days.
The funeral service for Ernest Eugene Pennington will be conducted at 3 pm Thursday in the Bowling Funeral Home Chapel with John Tuttle and Terrell Bradley officiating. Music will be provided by Sara Bayliss and Zec Siler. Serving as Pallbearers will be, Steve Vanover, Phil Searcey, Garon Searcey, Shoen Parsley, Greg Smallwood, Cam Cornett and Craig Tincher.
Burial will follow at Parker Cemetery at Letterbox
The family will receive friends beginning at 2 pm Thursday until the funeral hour of 3 pm at Bowling Funeral Home.
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