Duane Pennington, 84, of Fayetteville, AR, accepted his heavenly reward, eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, October 25th.
Duane was a “man’s man” in every sense of the phrase, but as gentle, kind, and caring a man as one could have the pleasure of meeting. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend,
Duane’s life always reflected Christ. A multi-sport star in southern California high school lore, with an opportunity in professional baseball, he instead chose family and service to his country. A truck driver in southern California for many years, he concluded his pre-retirement years as a successful business owner. His legacy for his grandchildren and great grandchildren will be one of devotion to Christ, hard work, selfless giving, and caring for others.
Duane leaves behind the one and only true love of his life, Ruth Dyer Pennington, his wife of 67 years; his only child, whom he adored (and she worshipped him), Marcia Leann Bertram (husband Steve); four grandchildren: Lacie Leann Jones (husband James David), Steven Dyer Bertram (wife Devin), Maegan June Bertram (husband Tim), and Melanie Katherine Bertram; nine great-grandchildren: Mallory, Ava, Jackson, Emelia, Reece, Brantley, Bradley, Blaze and Stella; very special family/friends, Roy and Barbara Beebe, and family and friends too numerous to name.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 1st from 6 to 8 PM at Phillips Chapel in Springdale, with services on Friday, November 2nd at 11 AM, also at Phillips Chapel. Interment will be on Saturday, November 3rd at 1pm, at the Dyer Cemetery in Dyer, AR. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Phillips Chapel, Springdale, AR, Nazareen Compassionate Ministries or Hospice House in Fayetteville, AR.

submitted by Earl H Gibson