Hank's obituary
Harold 'Hank' James Pennington passed from this life on January 6, 2025. Hank was born to James and Lila Pennington in Yale, OK on July 7th, 1944. Hank remained a fixture in Yale as a restauranteur, operating multiple restaurants and diners over the years. In retirement, Hank relocated to Keystone Lake to spend as much time as possible at his favorite fishing hole.
James was preceded in death by his loving parents, James and Lila. James is survived by his wife Diana Pennington, children Cheryl McClain and her husband Jackie, Susan Barnes and her husband Craig, and Brian Willibey, along with six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Per Hank's request, the service will be graveside at 1:00 pm, January 13th, at Greenwood cemetery in Yale, OK.