Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Roger Byron Pennington, age 65 of Hohenwald, passed away unexpectantly at his home on June 30, 2020.

He was born February 16, 1955 in Hohenwald to the late Alfred and Maude (Carroll) Pennington.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Lois Marie Crofton (Tom) and Carole Ward (Van).

After his health started to decline, Mr. Pennington became self-employed maintaining his own handyman business. On September 7, 1973, he married his true love, Connie Duncan Pennington and in their 46 years of marriage, they raised one beautiful daughter. His family mentioned that his priorities in life were God, family, and country.

Roger had an extreme love of motorcycles. At any point in his life he was never without one. When he was not riding on his motorcycle, he enjoyed music of all genres. Above all, the most important thing to him was his family. Roger enjoyed every minute he could spend with his loved ones and especially loved the memories he made with his grandson, Little Joe.

Along with his wife, Mr. Pennington leaves behind his daughter, Becky (Garrett) Walter; grandson, Joseph Walter; a sister, Georgia (Terry) Messina; brother-in-law, Van Ward; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service was conducted Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Downey Cemetery with Evan Ward officiating.

Adair Funeral and Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements.