He was a retired Georgia Pacific forester with 42 years of service and was a longtime member of New Hope Assembly of God Church before becoming a member of First Assembly of God Church of Monticello. Mr. Hugh loved the outdoors, forestry and hunting. His wife was the love of his life and his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the apple of his eye.
It was said by many that you didn't have to talk to him long to know he was a good man. He led his family by Christian examples and will always have a special place in many hearts. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Harry, Charles and Bobby Pennington; and three sisters, Yvonne May, Betty Wallis and Jane Harris.
Survivors include his wife of 71 years, Christine Rodgers Pennington of Monticello; one daughter, Gayle Pennington York and husband Roy of Monticello; one son, Mike Pennington and wife Susan of Monticello; eight grandchildren, Christie Davila of Springdale, Murry Walker and wife Lee Ann of Springdale, Michelle Galyean and husband Seth of Forney, TX, Laura Hartley and husband Cody of Guam, Shawn Woods and husband Shad of Fayetteville, Patrick York and wife Ginny of White Lake, MI, Roianne Johnson and husband Chris of Symsonia, KY and Robert York of Clarksville, TN; thirteen great grandchildren, Grayson, Christian, Ivy, Peyton, Baylee, Grace, Asher, Liam, Harper, Abbigayle, Allicen, Lillie, Kaden, Josh and Jonathan; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to New Hope Independent Assembly of God Church, 738 Bowser Rd. Wilmar, AR 71675, First Assembly of God Church, 915 Hwy. 425 North Monticello, AR 71655 or Hospice Home Care, 990 Hwy. 425, North Monticello, AR 71655. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(18)
Chris Reed Logging, Inc.
, AR Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Your family is in our prayers.barry chatman
monticello, AR Saturday, June 22, 2019 I admired 2 people in my life, my granddad chatman and Hugh Pennington.Thank you for being good to me.Gloria penningtin
Olive branch, MS Friday, June 21, 2019 My condolences to all of you. So sorry I cannot be there with you. He was a true gentleman and one who loved all of his family. He will be missed. Love you all. GloriaEarnestine McQuiston Colburn
Monticello, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Gayle, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.My heart is with you and the family.
Debbie Hickam
North little Rock, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Mr Hugh was a kind And caring man.Dan Honey
Little Rock, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Gayle, Christie, and Murry- So sorry for your loss. Hugh was such a fine man. He was always such a pleasure to be around. Please pass on my condolences to Christine and rest of family.Bart Langford
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Mike, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Hugh!! He was always a good man, a friend, and a person to look up to. I know you all will miss him. My prayer is that God will bless and keep you and give you peach..A friend
Bart
Tina Ferguson
Monticello, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Pennington's passing.May God comfort you the days ahead.
Ray and Tina Ferguson
Bobbie RossBobb
Warren, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 Mike and family, I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. May God bless you all during this difficult time.Dennis Jacks
Pine bluff, AR Friday, June 21, 2019 So sorry to hear of Mr Pennington ‘s passing but I know that he is in God’s presence now- he was a kind man who I enjoyed visiting with and taking care ofFreda Baker Scogin
oak grove, MO Thursday, June 20, 2019 Christine, Gayle, MikeMy heart breaks for all of you. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your memories close.
Barbara Newton
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 20, 2019 So sorry for your loss! He was a sweet man.Carole (Doss) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Christine, I was saddened to read of Hugh's passing. My sympathy to the entire family. Praying that the Lord will grant you the strength, comfort and peace that only He can to see you through this difficult time.Carole (Doss) Rushing.
JOANIE HARRISON
Star City, AR Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Uncle Hugh was a true gentleman. I will miss you. Rest in Peace. I love you!!Patrick and Ginny York
White Lake, MI Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Gayle, Roy and Family,Sending our deepest sympathy. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and the family for the loss of such a wonderful loving man.
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Mike, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Prayer's for you and your family.Dennis Wells
Mark&mary Withers
camden, AR Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Hugh was a good godly man and a cousin , Christine I am so sorry for your Loss!🙏🙌Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Deepest sympathy to the family.