Charles E. Pennington

Charles E. Pennington June 18, 1937 --- December 31, 2011 Charles Edward Pennington Sr., a son given by the Lord to Charles Pennington and Lilly (Wright) Pennington, was born in Stearns, Kentucky on June 18, 1937, and died in his home on Capitol View Drive in Nashville, Tennessee early Saturday morning, December 31, 2011 following a period of declining health after suffering a stroke on May 21, 2011. The span of his earthly pilgrimage was 74 years, 6 months and 13 days. In the days prior to his passing, he had expressed to his family members and friends his desire to have his suffering be over and to depart and be with the Lord. Today, we rejoice in the knowledge that he has passed the barrier of time as we know it and is forever at home with his Savior, the One that he faithfully served for many years. On September 7, 1957, he was married to Willa Faye Skaggs, who survives. Together for more than 54 years, they experienced the changing scenes of life in the joyous and fruitful companionship, which the Lord had entrusted to them. Surviving along with his wife Willa Faye are three sons: Charles Edward Pennington, Jr. (and wife Teresa Pennington), Kerry Pennington (and wife Anita Pennington) and Christopher Brian Pennington (and wife Marna Pennington). He is also remembered by 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, along with 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Preceding him in death were three sisters: Joann Dennis, Myra Phillips and Carolyn Holland and one daughter-in-law: Kimberly Lynne Patterson Pennington. At an early age, Charles made the decision upon which all other of his decisions came to hinge. He acknowledged his need for Jesus Christ and confessed the Lord as his Savior through water baptism. He and Willa Faye have been members of Eastwood Baptist Church congregation for over 20 years. It was the privilege and the joy of anyone who knew Charles to be associated with him. He served the congregation faithfully as head deacon and at one point served as head of the finance committee as well. His family takes this occasion to thank their many friends for the kindnesses which have been given during this time of sorrow and during the course of the years. Christian friends, brothers and sisters, are indeed the most meaningful gifts of life. "And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them" (Revelation 14:13).

Charles E. Pennington

June 18, 1937 - December 31, 2011