Charles Elwood Pennington

Mr. Charles Pennington, 82 a resident of Whiteville, NC passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at his home.  He was born on February 22, 1943 in Thomasville, NC to his parents, the late Sue Grimes Pennington and Frank Roland Pennington, Sr.  In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers, Roland Pennington, Darrell Pennington, Half brother Horace Pennington and Half sister, Betty Logan.  He is survived by his younger brother Donnie Pennington.

He graduated from Thomasville High School in 1961.  He started working in the grocery business.  He owned and operated Pennington Food Mart for many years.  He later then moved to North Myrtle Beach and became a general contractor.  In the late 1990's he moved to Amory, MS where he started his company Penn Novelty Company and continued that until his passing.

Surviving is his two sons, Rodney Pennington, of Ocean Isle Beach; Todd Pennington and wife April of Nakina, NC; two grandchildren, Blake Pennington and wife Gracelyn and Cassidi Pennington; and two great-grandchildren, Marlee Long and Carter Pennington.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at Johnsontown United Methodist Church in Thomasville, NC with Rev. Sidney Lanier officiating.  The family will greet friends prior to the service from 11:00 to 12:00 at the church.  Burial will follow the service at Holly Hill Memorial Park in Thomasville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Johnsontown United Methodist Church, 1057 Johnsontown Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360 or Gentiva Hospice, 301 Liberty Street Suite 200, Whiteville, NC 28472.

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