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
Mike Ingle says:
August 16, 2021
Mike,thanks for being the big brother I always wanted.
Charlotte Swafford says:
August 16, 2021
Rest in peace we love you
Nancy Pennington says:
August 17, 2021
Deepest sympathy in the loss of Mike. Eddie and I always enjoyed visiting with Mike and Jodie at the family reunions in Ardmore. Eddie talks about the time he flew out to visit many years ago. May God strengthen and help the family during this difficult time.
Love and Prayers. Eddie and Nancy Pennington
Jenny “JJ” Jenkins says:
August 20, 2021
Mike, it was such a sad day to receive the news. You impacted so many of our lives. Me as a young child and into my adult years working for the same agency. You will greatly be missed by so many and there are no words that will help, but I hope all who mourn your loss take comfort in each other to get them through this. You were an amazing man! I enjoyed rounding up challenge coins for you that you didn’t have and making sure you were aware of the latest and greatest ones. Lots of love to Jodie. May you Rest In Peace and know you will never be forgotten.
Carrie says:
August 21, 2021
Condolences and love and prayers to you all. Carrie & David Kelley.