Stephen Dee Pennington

PENNINGTON – Stephen "Steve" Dee Pennington, 81, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024. Steve was born in Louisville, KY to Arzo Pennington and Elizabeth Jane (Clark) Pennington, on November 25, 1942. In his youth, Steve, being very athletic, was scouted by the Chicago Cubs but he chose to enter the United States Air Force serving in the Philippines. He married the love of his life, Brenda Lee Berry, in 1969. They enjoyed 47 beautiful years of marriage. He worked for American Freight but was an entrepreneur at heart. He and Brenda owned a grill with a pool hall and arcade room and built a successful fence company, Pennington Fence, which is still thriving under his son Tony's leadership. Steve encountered the power of Jesus in the mid 1980's and lived the rest of his life serving and honoring the Lord. He was an active member of GateCity Church in Lawrenceville where his son, Dustin serves as lead pastor, and he attended several men's Bible study groups. Steve enjoyed golf and, as a people person, he never met a stranger. Steve was proceeded in death by his loving wife, Brenda Lee Pennington; and his parents, Arzo and Elizabeth Jane Pennington. He is survived by his children, Dustin and Michelle Pennington of Lawrenceville, GA; Tony and Holly Williams of Hoschton, GA; his siblings, Lee D. Pennington of Indiana; and Patti Pennington Bird of Indiana; his grandchildren, Lindsey and Tony Lugo; Matthew and Megan Pennington; Michael and Delani Pennington; Mark Pennington; Christie Buice; Karlie and Jesse Connell; Katie Williams; and 10 great-grandchildren. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Steve to Gate City Church at gatecityatl.com
Arrangements made by Tim Stewart Funeral Home, 300 Simonton Road SW, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. 770.962.3100. Please sign the online guest registry.