Jerry Wayne Pennington

Jerry Wayne Pennington obituary, Austin, IN

Jerry Wayne Pennington

Jerry Pennington Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buchanan Funeral Home - Austin on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Jerry Wayne Pennington, departed from this world on Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Austin, Indiana. Born on August 31, 1958, in Hazard, Kentucky. He was the beloved son of the late Luther Pennington and Dora (Fields) Pennington.
He is survived by his son, Jeremy Pennington of Sellersburg, Indiana, his siblings: Linda Smith, Dorothy Lowe, and Martha Sumner of Austin, Indiana; Troy Pennington of Marengo, Indiana; and Johnny and Tommy Pennington, also of Austin, Indiana. Each of them will hold dear the memories of their brother, whose guidance and support were unwavering. Preceding him in death were his parents and his brothers, Jay, Gene, Don, and Roy Pennington.
In accordance with Jerry's wishes, Cremation has taken place.
Online condolences can be made at www.buchananfuneralhome.net. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jerry, please visit our floral store.

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