He graduated from Drew Central High School and University of Arkansas Monticello and continued his education from The University of Chicago. Mr. Pennington was inducted into Drew Central High School Hall of Fame in 2009. He began his career with Pomeroy & McGowen cruising timber and then went to Vicksburg, MS working with Corps of Engineers as Chief of Real Estate Division where he was named Boss of Year in 1973. He later worked for U. S. Postal Division. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict and was of the Church of Christ faith.
Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Bobby Pennington and Charles Pennington, three sisters, Jane Harris, Yvonne May and Betty Wallis, one daughter, Tanyia Richardson and one grandson, Kyle Ishmael.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Taylor-Pennington; one daughter, Kaye Evans and husband, Steven; granddaughter, Monica Hicks; two step-sons, Jim Taylor and wife, Karen and Tom Taylor and wife, Cindy; one brother, Hugh Pennington; seven great-grandchildren, Ryan Warnock, Alaina Warnock, Analese Warnock, Kayden Ishmael, Brooke Taylor, Matt Marascalco and Rhett Taylor.
Visitation will also be 10:00 AM Tuesday until service time.
Condolences(12)
Janis Sweet Smith
Malvern, AR Saturday, September 28, 2013 I just looked through the Stephenson-Dearman website and found the notice of Harry's death. I was his sister, Jane's best friend all through school and until her death. I think Harry was a wonderful person. Jane and I visited in his and Pat's home often, and everyone always made me feel welcome. To his remaining family, I send prayers for peace in your heart. The Pennington's always seemed like my second family, an I was sure around enough to have been.R. Pettigrew
, CO Monday, September 9, 2013 With our deepest condolences.Acts 24: 15
Bob Prestridge
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, August 30, 2013 I was so sorry to hear about Harry. He was a friend and classmate that will be missed by many. I was out of state and didn't return until late Tuesday and am sorry I missed Harry's service.Ken &Cheri Wood
Paradise, TX Monday, August 26, 2013 Deepest condolences to the Pennington family. We are going to miss you Harry. Your guidance and friendship since 1973 will not be soon forgotten. You will always be remembered as the class act that you are. Because you always reminded me to "Hang in there son!". -Dallas Facilities Service Office USPS 1973-2001Ken & Cheri Wood
and family
Donnie and Becky Colbert
Humboldt, TN Monday, August 26, 2013 We went to church with Harry in Germantown and became good friends. He was a wonderful, caring person. We loved him dearly and he will be greatly missed.LaNell McKiever
Monticello, AR Monday, August 26, 2013 "Just think of Stepping on Shore and finding it Heaven.Of touching a hand and finding it GOD'S
Of breathing New Air and finding it Celestial.
And Waking up in Glory and finding it Home"
Sue Evans Tolbert
Vicksburg, MS Monday, August 26, 2013 Kaye, Steven, Monica and all family members, I am so sorry about Harry. You are in my prayers as you lay him to rest.Sue Evans Tolbert
Vicksburg, MS Monday, August 26, 2013 Harry is my daughter-in-law, Kaye Evans, father. My heart and sympathy goes out to her, my son Steven, his granddaughter, Monica, great grandchildren, Harry's wife Gloria, and all family members at the loss of Harry. I also worked with Harry at the US Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District. He was always very kind and courteous to everyone. My prayer is that the family will find comfort in knowing that his pain and suffering is now over.bob white
monticello, AR Monday, August 26, 2013 God bless and comfort you at this time of loss.Diane Pennington Kinney
, AR Sunday, August 25, 2013 Sorry to hear about Harry... Praying for the family!! I am the daughter of Proctor PenningtonDiane Pennington Kinney
, AR Sunday, August 25, 2013 Sorry to hear about Harry... Praying for the family!! I am the daughter of Proctor PennngtonGloria Wilson Simpson
Wilmar, AR Sunday, August 25, 2013 So sorry to hear of your loss!