Elmer Pennington, Jr.

Pennington, Jr., Elmer “Junior”, 93 of Springfield, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at his home. He was born March 9, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Elmer and Luna (Scaggs) Pennington, Sr. Junior retired from 7Up after 35 years of service. He was a member of Crosspoint Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Survivors include two sons and spouses, Tony (Brenda) Pennington and Steve (Melodye) Pennington; two daughters and spouses, Karen (Jack) McKee and Angela (Dale) Griest; two siblings, Glenn (Phyllis) Pennington and Joyce Shirk; grandchildren, Kimberly (Jim) Jenkins, Jennifer Schliep, Jack (Heather) McKee, Brooke (Ryan) Harris, Dejah Fagan, Tavia Pennington, Jordan Pennington, Amanda Griest, Hannah Griest and Nathan Griest; 19 great grandchildren; one great great grandson and special friend, Nancy Ross. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; son, Richard Gorton; daughter-in-law, Linda Gorton; siblings, Paul, Wilma, Jim, Lois and Betty; grandson, Richard Gorton and great grandson, Cody Schliep. His funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday in CONROY FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Richard Blevins officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will be in Rose Hill Mausoleum.