Paul David Pennington
(September 30, 1947 - August 9, 2012)

Paul David Pennington, “P.D.”, 64, passed away Thursday August 9, 2012 in Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL, where his home had been for the past 18 years. Funeral services will be conducted 10:00 AM Friday August 17, 2012 at Chapman’s Mortuary with Brother Shirley Ball officiating. Burial with military graveside rites performed by WV Veterans Honor Guard Post 16 will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Paul David was born September 30, 1947, the beloved son of the late Rhoda Marcum Pennington and Dennis Pennington of Wayne County, WV. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Mae Teeters and Dolly Weaver; a brother, Gerald Dalton and best friend whom he treated like a brother, Robert Riggs. Paul David is survived by his four loving children, Jenny Pennington of Barboursville, Jesse Pennington of Huntington, Katy Pittman of Bradenton, FL, and Paul David Pennington, II of Missouri; two grandchildren, Ben and Katy; six sisters, who loved him dearly, and four brothers-in-law, Della and Craig Bailey of Bradenton, FL, Angie and Jr. Casey of Lavalette, Cheryle and Tom Taylor of Pedro, OH, Laura and Ron Prater of Reidsville, NC, Marie Pearsall of Panama City, FL, and Lynn Teeters of Grove City, OH; his special friend, “his dog, Gypsy”; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends who loved “Uncle Paul”. Paul David was a Disabled U.S. Army Veteran. He served a four year term in Vietnam. Being a veteran and serving his country was one of Paul’s proudest accomplishments. He loved his family and mother, and no stranger ever came to his door. He loved deeply and gave freely. He loved West Virginia and was proud to be a “Hillbilly”. Friends may call 5:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington.  “We will never forget you “P.D.” Precious memories there will always be our loving brother, Dad, and friend. Rest in Peace, now you’re free.”