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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.