Charles Pennington,

Mr. Charles Glen Pennington Jr. age 76, of Creston, NC died on Friday, April 15, 2011 at the VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. Mr. Pennington was born on June 25, 1934 in Ashe County, NC to the late Charles Glen Pennington, Sr. and Gertrude Gilley Pennington. Mr. Pennington retired from the Army National Guard. He was a bee keeper and a member of Clifton Baptist Church.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Greg Plott. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with Military Rites.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Monday, April 18, 2011 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.   Mr. Pennington is survived by: Wife, Vyann Woodard Pennington of Creston, two sons, Dennis and wife Roberta Pennington of West Jefferson, Dwayne and wife Thelma Pennington of Creston, brother, Max  Pennington of Creston, grandchildren, Rolston Pennington, Evelyn Holsclaw, great grandchildren, Chelsea Holsclaw, Daniel Holsclaw, Niece, Katrina Calhoun.    Flowers will be appreciated.   You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com.  Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Pennington's arrangements.