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AUBREY PENNINGTON Obituary

Aubrey Tucker Pennington Sr., 91, formerly of Petersburg and Dinwiddie, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, William W. and Lillian Aldhizer Pennington; his loving wife, Ruth Stables Pennington; five brothers; and five sisters. Aubrey retired from Petersburg Public School System as a Principal. He served on the Dinwiddie Chamber of Commerce and helped develop business opportunities in Dinwiddie County, and was also a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. Aubrey was a former member of St. Marks and a current member of Kenwood.

He is survived by his daughter, Paige P. Hannuksela and her husband, Glenn of Matoaca; son, A. Tucker Pennington Jr. and his wife, Rebecca of Flintstone, Ga.; grandchildren, Gracie Anne Hannuksela, Hannah Ruth Pennington, Glenn Allen Hannuksela Jr. and his wife, Katie and Aubrianna Kate Pennington; great-grandchildren, Savannah Marie Grace and Jase Liam Hannuksela.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Kenwood United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kenwood United Methodist Church, 25200 Ritchie Ave., North Dinwiddie, VA 23803. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index from Aug. 20 to Aug. 21, 2015.

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Catherine Leedy

August 27, 2015

Paige,Glenn,Gracie Ann,Glenn Allen
I am so sorry to here of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Reed Boyd

August 24, 2015

Paige and family. I was sorry to learn of your dad's passing. He was a favorite of mine back to the time we were in elementary school together at Walnut Hill. I remember him fondly. I hope you are all well and that God takes special care of you all at this difficult time.

Rev. Mary Dadisman

August 22, 2015

Aubrey, I have really come to love you, Ruth, and your family. You were a dear, dear man and I will miss you. Praying for peace for you and your family and trusting God.

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