Tony Pennell

Tony Alan Pennell passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 31, 2017. Alan was born October 17, 1953 in Catawba County.           He was preceded in death by his Father Marvin Pennell, his paternal grandparents, Harry and Beutrice Pennell, his maternal grandparents, Percy and Hattie Deal, as well as numerous cousins.           Alan is survived by two sons, Andrew of Raleigh and Matthew of Conover. He is also survived by his mother, Gilda Pennell of Conover, two brothers Randy of Atlanta, Georgia and Mark Pennell and wife, Faith of Conover. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and his Dog Bernie.           During Alan’s teenage years in the Boy Scouts, he achieved the mark of Eagle Scout and the God and Country Award. He was also Vice- President of his High School Senior Class. Alan graduated from Caldwell Community College with an Associates Degree. He became a tennis coach and was top car salesman for several years. Alan wrote many songs and at one point in his life he was President of Song Writers.           The family will receive friends  from 3 – 4:00 pm Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in Conover. The funeral service will follow at 4:00pm with the Rev. Dr. Gary Royals officiating. A private inurnment be in the Church Columbarium at a later date.           In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Boy Scout Troop of First United Methodist Church and Home Missions. Online condolences may be sent to www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Pennell family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton, 828-464-1555.