Adam Pennington

Adam Earl Pennington, 75, went home to Jesus October 27, 2018 while at his daughter's house in Leesburg. He was born April 25, 1943 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the son of Earl Alfred and Ruth Elizabeth (Bartow) Pennington. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Nancy Ellen Flint; three daughters, Holly Grace Parks of Massachusetts; Dora Elizabeth Jackson of Jacksonville, Fla.; and Laura Susan Pennington of Leesburg, Fla., and one son, Mark Adam Pennington of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Elizabeth (Roger) Green of Media, PA, Joyce (John) VanLeer of Seattle, WA, and Jeannette (Richard) McCracken of New Castle, DE; and one brother, Richard Pennington of Wilkes Barre, PA; four grandchildren, Jeremy Pennington, Ashlyn Nicole Pennington, Jacob Andrew Pennington, and Robert Adam Pennington; his "adopted daughter" Monica Jill Pennington; and numerous nieces and nephews. A journeyman plumber, Earl moved to Leesburg in 1981, where he spent many years repairing residential and commercial problems for Dunstan Plumbing. Earl had a wide ranging group of friends and acquaintances who loved him. Everyone was drawn to his warm heart. Many still remember his Little Red Express truck. He loved NASCAR, the Gator Nationals, and the races at the Citrus County Speedway, as well as model trains. More than anything Earl loved his family: his wife, his children, and his grandchildren, his sisters and brothers, his nieces and nephews. He especially enjoyed time spent in the infield at Daytona with his children and grandchildren, or picnicking with them at the state parks. He had a special bond with each of his grandchildren. He always had to have onion dip for Ashlyn, and no matter how old he got, green grapes for Jacob. He and Robert shared a love of trains. Many of the best shared memories were made in the time spent at Sanibel Island. The service will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2018, at 6 pm at The Father's House, 2301 South Street, Leesburg. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Father's House, 2301 South St, Leesburg, FL 34748, the Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NET Research Foundation), 321 Columbus Avenue, Suite 5R, Boston MA 02116, or Cornerstone Hospice Foundation, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778.

Adam Pennington

April 25, 1943 - October 27, 2018