Charles (Chuck) Pennington

May 7, 1954 - Jun 19, 2024May 7, 1954 - June 19, 2024

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Charles (Chuck) Pennington

May 7, 1954 - Jun 19, 2024May 7, 1954 - June 19, 2024


Place of birth

Hastings, MI

Most recently lived in

Hastings, MI

Charles (Chuck)'s favorite hobbies

Stained glass, car shows

Charles (Chuck)'s profession(s)

Lathe operator at Flexfab for 45 years, following retirement Chuck enjoyed volunteering as a docent at The Gilmore Car Museum and helping at their special events

Favorite bands and musical artists

Beach Boys

Charles (Chuck)'s proudest accomplishments

Awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow from The Hastings Lions Club in 2008, President of the Hastings Car Club for more than 10 years, untold volunteer projects at the Commission on Aging including acting as the Meals on Wheels Santa Clause for the past few years

Charles (Chuck) loved nothing more than

Spending time with family, eating popcorn while watching Nascar

Name of Charles (Chuck)'s siblings

Janice Drum and Judy (Garry) Crawford

Name of Charles (Chuck)'s parents

Charles and Elaine Pennington

Favorite sports

Nascar, Detroit Lions, University of Michigan football

Name of Charles (Chuck)'s children

Emma Pennington, Jay (Tim) Loper

Name of Charles (Chuck)'s grandchildren

Kirstain Philips, Drew Phillips

Great grandchildren

Kai Phillips

Obituary

Charles (Chuck) Pennington, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, at the age of 70 in his hometown of Hastings, MI. He was born on May 7, 1954, to Charles and Elaine Pennington in Hastings, where he spent his entire life.

Chuck dedicated 45 years of his career as a lathe operator at Flexfab, showcasing his strong work ethic and commitment. Following his retirement, Chuck found joy in giving back to the community. He volunteered as a docent at The Gilmore Car Museum, sharing his passion for cars and participating in their special events.

Stained glass and car shows were among Chuck's favorite hobbies. He was an avid fan of the Beach Boys and enjoyed spending time with his family while indulging in popcorn and watching Nascar races. Chuck's proudest accomplishments included being awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow from The Hastings Lions Club in 2008, serving as the President of the Hastings Car Club for over 10 years, and selflessly contributing to various volunteer projects at the Commission on Aging. In recent years, he embraced the role of Meals on Wheels Santa Claus, bringing joy to many.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Tammy Pennington, their children Emma Pennington and Jay (Tim) Loper, his cherished grandchildren Kirstain Philips and Drew Phillips, and great-grandson Kai Phillips. He is also survived by his siblings Janice Drum and Judy (Garry) Crawford.

Chuck's memory will forever be treasured by his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched with his kindness and generosity. He will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love and devotion will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.

Services to celebrate Chuck's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made in Chuck's honor to The Hastings Lions Club or The Gilmore Car Museum.

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Born on May 7, 1954

Hastings, MI

Passed away on June 19, 2024

Hastings, MI

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