John Edward Pennington, age 86, of Montevallo, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022. John was born February 6, 1936 in Helena, Alabama to Ross Seamon Pennington and Susie Garrison Pennington, one of fourteen children. He started working at a young age, until he was drafted into the US Army. He married Geraldine Pickett on September 22, 1956. He spent most of his career as a truck driver. He enjoyed camping, fishing, watching the Braves, gardening, and working in the yard. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and eleven siblings. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Pennington; children, Eddie Pennington, Keith Pennington (Lisa) and Karen Scurlock (Billy); grandchildren, Carissa Denise Knox (Matthew), Tyler Pennington and Kayla Alexander (Anthony); great-grandchildren, Coty, Devon and Harmony; brother, Wayne Pennington (Jane); sister, Sue Dunn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will have a private celebration at his home in his memory.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.rockcofuneralmontevallo.com for the Pennington family.