Ronald A. Pennington, 64, of Blue Springs, MO, passed away February 20, 2014 at his home. Ronald was born July 25, 1949 in Raytown, MO, the son of Basil L. Pennington and Floy Belle (Beverage) Pennington. Ronald was a graduate of Raytown High School in 1967. He married Carolyn Ann Gist on September 2, 1978. Following graduation he did two tours of duty in the U>S> Air Force, serving in Vietnam.
Ronald was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed camping, canoeing and fishing. He especially loved his family and family gatherings.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and a twin brother, Donald Pennington, in 2013.
Survivors include his wife Carolyn Pennington of the home; son Adam & wife Alicia Pennington of Odessa, MO; daughter Amber and husband Baron Pennington Sr. of Warsaw, MO; three grandchildren, Brittany Pennington, Baron Pennington Jr. and Cole Pennington; great-grandson Baron Pennington III and a sister, Jeanne Ogden of Indep, MO and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday, Deb 24, 2014 at New Salem Funeral Home. Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 25 at the Village Heights Community of Christ church. Burial with Military Honors at Mound Grove Cemetery.
Arr: New Salem Funeral Home, 816-796-8600