Elmer Pennington Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elmer Pennington Jr. of Springfield, Ohio, who passed away on May 18, 2026 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer and Luna Pennington, Sr. (Scaggs); his wife Betty; his son Richard Gorton; his daughter-in-law Linda Gorton; his siblings, Paul, Wilma, Jim, Lois and Betty; his grandson Richard Gorton; and his great grandchild Cody Schliep.
He is survived by: his children, Tony Pennington (Brenda), Steve Pennington (Melodye), Karen McKee (Jack) and Angela Griest (Dale); his siblings, Glenn Pennington (Phyllis) and Joyce Shirk; his grandchildren, Kimberly Jenkins (Jim), Jennifer Schliep, Jack McKee (Heather), Brooke Harris (Ryan), Dejah Fagan, Tavia Pennington, Jordan Pennington, Amanda Griest, Hannah Griest and Nathan Griest; and his close friend Nancy Ross. He is also survived by 19 great grandchildren; one great great grandson.
