Obituary of Golden Pennington

Golden (Penny) Pennington, 93, died peacefully on his beloved Sabbath at home supported by family and friends. He was born in Albemarle, NC on May 24, 1915 to the late Maude Bowers and John Fink Pennington. He eventually moved to Raleigh where he met and married Mildred Clement on December 26, 1940. Raleigh and the house they bought together in the early years of their marriage became his home.

He was admired respected and loved by all who knew him. He was truly Golden generously giving of his time, talent and treasure to anyone who needed it. He will be missed by his family from Stanley County, his wife's sisters to whom he became a father figure, his numerous nieces and nephews aka fishing protges, his Seventh-day Adventist Church family, his neighbor family and his loyal friends from the Bee Keepers and American Watchmakers Associations. He was admired for his memory, his humor, his kindness, his strong faith, his respect for others and his unparalleled determination to live a full life. By Example, he taught us all a lot about life and love.

He is survived by his brother, Martin Pennington (Ruby), half sisters Jeanette Eudy (Sis), and Kathleen Sides, and half Brother Marshall Andrews, all of Stanley County. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Margaret (Peggy) Clement Baker, Edith (Billie) Harrell, Ann (Mott) Clement Tuplin, and many nieces and nephews who loved him very much.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Mildred Clement Pennington, half brothers Raymond and Edward Pennington, Crowell Andrews and half sister Mary Bell Pennington Byrd.

Flowers are welcome, however, Memorial donations may be made to Raleigh Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4805 Dillard Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Visitation will be at Montlawn Funeral Home, 2911 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27603, on Tuesday, May 5th from 11am to 1pm, memorial service at 1pm with burial following.