Johnnie Pennington, 81, of Mannsville, KY, son of the late Vance Pennington and Helen Belton Pennington, was born April 7, 1938 in Casey County, KY. He died at 9:15 A.M., Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Campbellsville.
He professed faith in Christ and was a member of Mannsville Christian Church. Johnnie retired his comb and shears after over 60 years of telling stories and sharing laughs with all who sat in his chair. For more than 50 years, if you couldn’t find him in the barbershop, he could be found selling cars from his lot. Johnnie was also a member of the Elkhorn Masonic Lodge #568 F&AM. His smile and wave will always be remembered in the Mannsville Community and his good natured personality will be missed.
He united in marriage to Dorothy Larimore in 1963.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Myra Roberts March 19, 2001 and Margaret Gabehart September 10, 2008 and a step-grandson, Christopher Robin “Buzz” Rodgers August 30, 2018.
SURVIVORS: Wife: Dorothy Pennington of Campbellsville; 3 sons & 1 daughter: Barry Pennington and wife, Rhonda, Terry Pennington, Brad Pennington and Bridgett Rodgers and husband, Ricky of Campbellsville; 4 grandchildren: Olivia Feltner and husband, Matt, Gabby Benningfield and husband, Clay, Braxton Pennington and Joey Benham; 1 step grandson: Clint Rodgers and wife, Elizabeth; 6 great-grandchildren: Lenox Feltner, Ledger Feltner, Penny Benningfield, Ellie Benningfield, Amaurie Benham and Ivory Benham; 2 step great-grandchildren: Cailie Rodgers and Edward Rodgers; several nieces & nephews and many other relatives & friends.
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VISITATION: 5:00 - 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 9, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home by Bro. Kenny Dotson and Bro. Jimmie Knifley
BURIAL: Campbellsville Memorial Gardens
EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY ARE REQUESTED TO BE DONATIONS TO THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION OR HOSPARUS OF GREEN RIVER AND MAY BE MADE AT PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME
