Ellis Lee Pennington

Ellis Lee Pennington was born in Dry Ridge, KY on August 16, 1946  and passed away at his Dry Ridge residence, July 26, 2023 at the age of 76.  He was the son of the late John Henry and Lucy Mildred Ferguson Pennington.

Ellis was a retired Lt. Colonel with the US Army and was a very active member of the Sherman Church of Christ for many years.  He was a "John Deere" man who loved farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family; he loved his dogs and was a proud member of the NRA.

Ellis is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue Carol Johnson Pennington of Dry Ridge, a son, Daniel (Tami) Pennington of Williamstown, KY; two daughters, Gina (Joseph) Lowe, Lori (Steve) Howard, both of Dry Ridge, KY; two brothers, Donald (Terri) Pennington of Somerset, KY, Ricky (Cherie) Pennington of Glencoe, KY; three sisters, Darlene (Dean) Lindsay of Union, KY, Debbie (Dean) Colson of Dry Ridge, KY, Jo Sharon (Doyle) Cain of Crittenden, KY, 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Ellis was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Ware.

Funeral services will be Monday, July 31, 2023 at 12:30 PM at the Elliston Stanley Funeral Home in Williamstown, KY.  Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until time of services with Bro. Tommy Simpson and Bro. Scotty Simpson officiating.  Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at the Kentucky Veteran's Cemetery, North in Williamstown, KY with full military honors.