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Obituary

Thomas "Tom" Courtney Pennington, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, peacefully passed into eternity on April 21, 2023. Tom was born on November 19, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was known for his driven, intelligent, and dedicated nature throughout his life.

Tom is survived by his loving wife Kay Wood; his daughters, Rebecca Pennington Powell and Jennifer Pennington Adams; his sister, Sharon Pennington Hiatt; and his grandchildren, Waverly Rowan Powell and Bridger Banks …

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I am reading this because  I saw in sister, Sharon’s obituary, that tommy had died.  I didn’t know.   We were very clos…
I am reading this because  I saw in sister, Sharon’s obituary, that tommy had died.  I didn’t know.…
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Rest well my longtime dear friend, you are, and will continue to be,  sorely missed.  The Gardens in Heaven will be eve…
Rest well my longtime dear friend, you are, and will continue to be,  sorely missed.  The Gardens i…
Rest well my longtime dear friend, you are, and will continue to…

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What were Tom's favorite games to play?
Tom loved puzzles - no matter how big or small! He loved Scrabble and any kind of tr…
Tom loved puzzles - no matter how big or small! He loved Scrabble and any kind of trivia games.
Tom loved puzzles - no matter how big or small! He loved Scrabble and any kind of trivia games.
What were Tom's favorite books?
the poetry of Robert Frost
the poetry of Robert Frost
the poetry of Robert Frost
What were Tom's favorite vacation spots?
campgrounds, state parks, and visiting his family in North Carolina
campgrounds, state parks, and visiting his family in North Carolina
campgrounds, state parks, and visiting his family in North Carolina
What causes did Tom care about most?
the preservation of the environment and endangered species
the preservation of the environment and endangered species
the preservation of the environment and endangered species

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Born

November 19th, 1940
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Met Micheal Parson

June 6th, 1975
Rocheport, MO
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Passed away

April 21st, 2023
Columbia, MO

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