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Fred R. Pennington Jr.
Fred R. Pennington Jr.
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Fred worked for Ideal Bread company for much of his life before working at the Pine Bluff Arsenal where he retired. He enjoyed camping and playing cards with his family & friends.
Fred is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, four sisters and one brother.
Fred is survived by one sister, Brenda (David) Pate of Lake Charles, Louisiana; two daughters, Sonya (Paul) Kuykendall of Springdale, Arkansas and Stephania Beard of Siloam Springs, Arkansas; four grandchildren: Molly Kuykendall, Zachary Beard, Nathan Beard, and Courtney Beard; and two great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held 2PM Saturday, July 26th at Tanyard Cemetery near Fordyce. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit www.bentonfuneralhome.net.
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501 West 4th Street, Fordyce, AR 71742
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