Pennington, Mr. Alfred C. (Al) long time Millington resident passed away early Thursday morning with family at his side, Al was 92.

Alfred Charles Pennington the son of Matthew & Amanda (Waddell) Pennington was born in Elliot County Kentucky on September 14, 1918. Al served our county in the US Navy during WW II. On November 21, 1939 Al married his wife of 65 years Miss Edna Craycraft, Edna precedes Al in death on Nov. 23, of 2004. As a young man Al worked in the Civilian Conservation Corp, he was a retired engineer from Fisher Coldwater Road Plant of General Motors. Al served several terms on the Millington Board of Education as president of the board. He was also a member of the Millington Masonic Lodge F.&AM Lodge #470. Al was founder of the Cardinal Machine Company. The business originated at his Millington residence and with much success and growth of the business he and his son moved the business to its current location in the Clio Industrial Park, Clio Michigan, and the business today is operated by his son Brian & wife Linda and grandson Nicholas. the Pennington family would like to express their great appreciation to the care give by the staff of Avalon Hospice, McLaren Homewood Village Staff, and most of all to Nicholas Surdu a long time devoted family friend.

Al leaves to cherish his memories; three daughters; Beverly Leiblong-Cain, Blanche & Ken Gleason, Brenda & Joel Katz, two sons; Al & Mary Beth Pennington Jr. and Brian & Linda Pennington, nine grandchildren, Kristin, Pam, Sean, Abby, Erin, Michael, Sarah, Amanda, and Nick, seven great-grandchildren, Francis, Sarah, Drew, Tanner, Madison, Lilia, and Madelyn. Al leaves also two sisters, Ethel Hughes, and June Lambert, besides his wife he is preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.

The family has honored Al’s wishes and cremation has taken place. There has been a private family memorial and there may be a gathering at a later date. If you would like to give a gift of remembrance the family has asked that you direct your gift to Avalon Hospice, 2360 Stone Bridge Dr., Flint, MI 48532.