Wilson DuWayne "Dake" Pennington, age 79, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2018 at his home in Green Hill. He was born March 13, 1939 in the New Hope Community to the late Harry Pennington and Mary "Mae" Wilson Pennington.
Dake was employed at Burlington, Inc. for many years, was owner/operator of Wilmar Grocery for 22 years, and also an employee of Mr. Bug Pest Control. He loved to be outdoors, whether it be to hunt or fish, tend his garden or visit with neighbors. He was a skilled carpenter, often making beautiful pieces for family and friends. Most of all, he placed his faith in Jesus Christ and lived his life as a devoted husband and father and loving grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of almost 58 years, Gloria Austin Pennington; sons, Mark Pennington and wife Diane and Brandy Pennington; a daughter, Karen Fuqua and husband Mark; grandchildren, Logan Fuqua and wife Maxine, Karla Pace and husband Dale, Samantha and Sarah Pennington; great-grandchildren, Emma and Dayton Pace and Kael Fuqua; brothers, Nolan Pennington and wife Aurelia, and Clyde Pennington and wife Dixie; sisters, Ann Bolin and Sherrion Adair and husband DeWayne; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Hospice Home Care, 900 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR 71655 or Green Hill Cemetery Association, c/o Travis Stephenson, 204 Green Hill Rd., Wilmar, AR 71675. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(33)
JEREMY AND JENNIFER CALHOUN
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, July 9, 2018 We are sorry for your loss.Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Monday, July 9, 2018 To family: our thoughts are with each of you. DuWayne was a great caring person. Always had helping hands to everyone. He will be missed. Love to allGloria Ryburn
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 7, 2018 Gloria and family so sorry for your loss Prayers to each of youJean Bowen
Monticello, AR Saturday, July 7, 2018so sorry for your loss
Tommy Clark
Fayetteville, AR Friday, July 6, 2018 I am thankful for the consideration DuWayne gaveto my mother. I remember the fun conversations and even picking peas with him. Please know that I knew that he was a man of goodness to in all aspects. I pray that comfort from God comes to the family.Carolyn Henderson
Ashdown, AR Friday, July 6, 2018 Condolences to the family. Brother Clyde and Dixie have been friends of mine for many years, and I know what fine families they both were raised in. May the love from the family bring you comfort.Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Friday, July 6, 2018 Dear Gloria and FamilyI was sorry to hear of DuWayne passsing.My payers are with you Look to our precious Savior JESUS CHRIST for your comfort
My deepest Sympathy and prayers
Hazel and Family
Tona Wesson
Wilmar, AR Friday, July 6, 2018 Prayers for the family in their time of need. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed.Barbara Williams Hughes
Boyce, VA Friday, July 6, 2018 Prayers and condolences for family and friends.Cindy McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Friday, July 6, 2018 Mrs. Gloria & family I’m so sorry for the loss of Mr. DuWayne. He was a special person to our family. My thoughts & prayers are with y’all at this time.Danny and Brenda Adair
, AR Friday, July 6, 2018 Sorry for your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers.Kerry & Karen Withers
Monticello, AR Friday, July 6, 2018 Dear Family,We are so sorry for your loss, and also sorry we cannot attend the visitation or service. Kerry is in Pennsylvania working, and I am in LR at St Vincent's with my mother. You are all in our prayers.
Kerry and Karen
Lou Reaves
Willmar, AR Friday, July 6, 2018 Great man; great friend gone on to a just reward. Love to the family.Pam Leeper
, AR Friday, July 6, 2018 Mrs. Gloria and family,My prayers go out to each of you. It was a blessing to know Mr. Dewayne and serve with him at the church. I will always remember his smile, his jokes and how he loved everyone. He will be missed. God bless each of you. Love, Pam
Dan & Trish Peterson
Knoxville, TN Friday, July 6, 2018 Dear Clyde & Family,We are saddened to read of the loss of your brother! We are sure it is a difficult time for all of you! Please know you all are in our prayers. Love to you all.
Sammye-Mays Matthews
Wilmar, AR Friday, July 6, 2018 I was so saddened to hear of your loss of your loved one. Have great memories of Mr. Duwayne. Always had a smile on his face that just seemed to glow. Your family is in my prayersAnlvester &Debra Phillips
Wilmar, AR Thursday, July 5, 2018 Gloria we are both sorry to hear of the loss of your most cherished husband DeWayne. We will always remember the kindness he showed us when we started out in marriage some forty year ago. Both at Burlington and at the store. God bless you and your family and know that we pray for you.Roy and Phillis Williams
Warren, AR Thursday, July 5, 2018 Gloria, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet husband. Praying for God's peace and comfort to engulf you and your family !Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Thursday, July 5, 2018 Good man, I am so sorry prayers for Mark and the FamileyCarl and Karen Jackson
, AR Thursday, July 5, 2018 You have our deepest sympathy.Freda and Ken Baker
Oak Grove, MO Thursday, July 5, 2018 Dake will be missed by a lot of people, but just think of all the memories he left behind for everyone. I've known him my whole life and I'm trying to remember if I ever saw him mad or without a smile on his face. Thinking of you all at this sad time.Tracy and Monica Nichols
Warren, AR Thursday, July 5, 2018 The family is in our thoughts and prayers.Robin D. Johnson
Monticello, AR Thursday, July 5, 2018 Prayers for each of you and know he is in good hands with God.Robin and Kenny Johnson
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Thursday, July 5, 2018 Gloria & Family,My heart aches for your loss. DuWayne was such a wonderful and loving man, admired and loved by us all. I know he truly loved his family! God has taken an angel to be by His side. My prayers are with you. May God surround you with his loving arms to give you peace and comfort.
With much love & sympathy,
Janice
Jim Glennon
Possum Valley, AR Thursday, July 5, 2018 So sorry for your loss.Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Thursday, July 5, 2018 Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of DuWayne. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. May God grant you comfort at this time.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Gloria and family,I was so very saddened to learn of DuWayne's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy. May the Lord give you the strength, comfort and peace that only He can.
Carole (Johns)
Sandra Allsup
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Gloria & family, you are in our thoughts & prayers. Pray God gives you strength & peace during this time. Sandra & Steve.mark@mary withers
Camden, AR Wednesday, July 4, 2018 We are sorry for your loss, he was Mark's cousin!we will pray for the family!Issac moon
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 4, 2018 I will be praying for yallbarry chatman
monticello, AR Wednesday, July 4, 2018 I have always looked up to duwayne, we are friends. i will miss him.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Dear Family, I am praying for you at this sad time of your great loss. DuWayne was a fine man and a true friend to many! You have my sympathy!Love, Kay
Patricia Wheeler&family
Monticello, AR Wednesday, July 4, 2018 So sorry to hear DuWayne pass. What a wonderful helpful person he was.There are no words that can fill the emptiness in your heart, but perhaps it will help to know others care and will miss him. FRIEND