Elbert E Pennington
Male
Date of Birth
2 MAR 1926
Hilham, Overton, Tennessee
Date of Death
21 JAN 2014
Livingston, Overton, TN
Find a grave
FAG - 124007765 - Smyrna Cemetery, Byrdstown, Pickett County, Tennessee
Parents
Father: David Thomas Pennington
Mother: Ida D McClain
Sibling(s)
Marriage(s)
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Lucille Brannam
6 MAY 1950 - Overton, Tennessee, USA
Children
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Name: Elbert E Pennington Birth Year: 1926 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Tennessee State of Residence: Tennessee County or City: Overton Enlistment Date: 10 Jun 1944 Enlistment State: Mississippi Enlistment City: Camp Shelby Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Farm hands, general farms Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 98 Weight: 100 Mr. Elbert E. Pennington age 87 of Livingston, TN passed away on Tuesday evening, January 21, 2014 at the Livingston Regional Hospital. PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mr. Elbert E. Pennington was born in Hilham, TN along with a twin brother Delbert on March 2, 1926 to the late David and Ida McClain Pennington. Both brothers served in the Army together. Elbert was a first Scout and Delbert was a second Scout. Delbert was wounded and he hollered to Elbert that he was hit, so Elbert carried his twin brother out, he had to leave him beside a building. Elbert did not know for a long time if his twin brother was still alive. SURVIVORS: Daughter: Carolyn Garrett of Livingston, TN Twin Brother: Delbert Pennington and wife Millie of Fishers, Indiana. 1 Sister in-law: Floria Rayborn of Jackson, TN 2 Granddaughters: Donna Polley and husband Jeff of Richmond, Indiana and DeAnna Kelley of Livingston, TN. 3 Great Grandchildren: Bobby Gillentine of Livingston, TN Ashley Allen and Husband Justin of Livingston, TN Kristian Michaelson of Huntington, Indiana. 1 Great Great Granddaughter: Abbiegail Lucille Allen. Special Niece: Kathy Pigg. Special Nephews: Mike, Ronnie, Donnie Pennington. PRECEDED IN DEATH: In addition to his parents: Wife: Lucille Pennington. Daughter: Anna Lois Pennington. 1Brother: Thomas Pennington. 2 Sisters: Deanie Davis, Vernie Pennington. PALLBEARERS: Bobby Gillentine, Justin Allen, Mike Pennington, Donnie Pennington, Jerry Pigg, Jeff Polley, Jim Loftis, J.D. Masters. SERVICES/BURIAL: Funeral services for Mr. Elbert E. Pennington will be held at Hall Funeral Home in Livingston, TN on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 12PM. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM. Burial will be in the Smyrna Cemetery in Byrdstown, TN Officiating will be Bro. Donald Cobb.