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John Pennington Sr.

Published Wednesday, June 4, 2008 in the Nevada County Picayune

Mr. John William Pennington Sr., 90, of McCaskill, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Mine Creek Nursing Home in Nashville.

He was born Oct. 28, 1917, in Alby, Texas, to John Thomas and Jessie Mae Titsworth Pennington. He was a Baptist and a Army Veteran of World War II, having received the Purple Heart and various other medals.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and three sisters.

His survivors include one son, John William Pennington Jr. of Houston, Texas; three daughters, Bonnie Loving of Conroe, Texas, Vivian Roberts of McCaskill and Balanda Pennington of Bryan, Texas; one brothers, Billy Pennington of Ft. Worth, Texas; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The grave side service was at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, at Merrill Cemetery in Belton Community in McCaskill, with Rev. James Roberts officiating. Burial followed. Arrangements were by Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home of Home.

The family received friends Sunday, May 25, from 4-6 p.m. at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home of Hope.

The online guest book is at www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com


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