Mr. John Henry Pennington, age 76 of Crumpler, NC died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at his home. Mr. Pennington was born February 27, 1932 in Ashe County to the late Everett and Martha Greer Pennington. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Galvin Jones and Rev. Dennis Blevins. Burial will follow in the Jason Spencer Cemetery. Mr. Pennington will lie in state from 1:00 - 2:00 prior to the service. Mr. Pennington is survived by: One daughter: Sherry Hamm of Lansing Two step-daughters: Kathy Dowell of Mouth of Wilson, VA and Crystal Rash of Todd Three step-sons: Bobby Moody and George Gorly both of West Jefferson and Michael Johnson of Crumpler Sister: Ruth Pennington of Greensboro 4 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family c/o Badger Funeral Home PO Box 139 West Jefferson, NC 28694 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.