Michael Roy Pennington
Passed: August 07, 2021
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Michael Roy Pennington
Passed: August 07, 2021
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Michael Roy Pennington, 73, of Goodyear, Arizona died on August 7, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born January 5, 1948 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Sydney Pennington and Mildred Gilliam.
Michael grew up in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He met the love of his life, Jo Katherine (Jodie) and they married on October 11, 1965. He joined the United States Army in 1961 and was medically discharged in 1964. Michael moved to Arizona in 1967 and joined the Avondale Police Department on his 21st birthday, January 5, 1969. He later transferred to the Maricopa Sherriff Office in 1977 and retired from them in 2005. Michael also worked with the US Marshalls office for two years.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Katherine (Jodie) Pennington, daughter, Michelle Foster, son, Konner Pennington, chosen sisters, Deana Lewis, Carol Ingle, and Darla Skelton, chosen brothers, Terry Young and Danny Pennington and Tom Gilliam (by other mothers), grandchildren, Megan Fiero, Makenzie Foster, Nic Foster, and Nate Foster, and great-grandchildren, Alec Foster (his buddy) and Ronan Toliver. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
A service will be held at Thompson Funeral Chapel (926 S Litchfield Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85338) on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 8am to 11am. There will be a celebration of life of life to follow at Skyway Church (14900 W Van Buren St. Goodyear, AZ 85338).
11 responses to Michael Roy Pennington
Harbert says:
August 15, 2021
Love and prayers from the Harbert family.
Tricia Patterson Moore says:
August 16, 2021
Mike, it’s so hard to believe because you were always so full of life. You were a friend to so many and you will be greatly missed. I think you had a pet name for most everyone and mine was “kid”. I’m holding out that I will see you again!!❤
Jimmie and Sharon Anderson says:
August 16, 2021
You will be greatly missed Cousin. Rest In Peace.
All of our love,
Jimmie and Sharon Anderson
Jodie Pennington says:
August 16, 2021
I will love you forever. I will never get over you. All I have are almost 60 years of love and memories. Your wife, Jodie
Carol Ingle says:
August 16, 2021
I am going to miss my big brother. He was with us since I was twelve years old and he never missed an opportunity remind me. I know God is going enjoy his sense of humor. See you soon big brother.