Jeffrey Franklin Pennington's Obituary
Jeffrey Franklin Pennington
October 17, 1959 – March 31, 2020
In Loving Memory of
my brother, a Father (Papa), a Grandfather (Papa),
An Uncle, and a Friend
Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Debra, to be with them and the Lord.
Jeff passed away suddenly and unexpectedly with his family by his side.
Jeffrey was born to Boykin and Angelina Pennington in Stuttgart, Germany and grew up as a Military Child until his parents retired in Lakewood, WA.
Jeff attended school in the Clover Park School District and graduated from Lakes High School.
He then worked as a Roofer for many years and met his love, his wife Debra for 30 plus years.
After years of roofing Jeff had traded his hammer in for a CDL and became a Truck Driver for many, many years until an awful accident left him not able to drive anymore.
A year after the accident his wife passed away, with all the pain and hardships he encountered, his only priority was to his family and his girls, to provide and keep them safe.
He accomplished that for the next 2 years of his life.
Jeff was a passive man, he loved his family and always did his best to provide for them. In addition of his love to his immediate family he loved his extended family dearly. Everyone will always have the best memories of him through the many years of good and sad times.
From the day of birth his heart belonged to his granddaughter Savannah. He left her and the rest of us too soon in life, yet he stayed with her until her teenage years. He will always be looking out for her and guiding her, embracing her with his wings.
Jeffrey was a wonderful Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Uncle;
We all will always love you Jeff, and I will miss you every day my little brother forever.
Jeffrey is survived by Sister ~ Inez Loraine Allen- Pennington Daughter ~ Cara Preston Grandchildren ~ Savannah and Shawn Preston Jr.
Brothers and Sisters in law ~ Mark and Kristi Cardy ~Leonard and Tami Velasquez ~Wendy West Parent in laws ~ Roy and Dee Cardy
Nieces and Nephews Kacey and Kyle, Joseph and Jeremy, Amber and Michael, Angelina and Shang, Ayden and Preston And their children.
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