Thomas W. Pennington, 83, passed away on March 23, 2025. He was born on February 27, 1942, in Fordyce, AR to Tom Watson and Gladys Roberts Pennington. Thomas was a member of Grace Baptist church.  He served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a firefighter in Camden, AR and retired as a Captain. Thomas also worked at the water department and did carpentry work. He had a passion for fox hunting. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James Royce Pennington and George David Pennington; a sister, Peggy Joyce Davis; and a sister-in-law, Elsie Steelman.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Dixie Pennington of Camden, AR; his son, Thomas Lee Pennington of Camden, AR; four grandchildren, Morgan Thomas Pennington, Hollie Maegan Pennington, Piper Leigh Pennington, and Peyton James Pennington; four great-grandchildren, Eryn Grace Pennington, Kole Martin, Kambri Martin, and Avery Pennington; two brothers, Bobby Dale Pennington of Holly Springs, AR and Bennie Pennington and his wife, Deborah of Holly Springs, AR; three sisters, Dianne Jackson and her husband, Terry of Horseshoe Bend, AR, Patricia Burke and husband, Garey of Thornton, AR, and Mary Hogg and husband, Ronnie of Holly Springs, AR; special friend, Jimmy Joe; and a host of family and friends.

A funeral service will take place at Grace Baptist Church on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11:00AM. There will be a visitation from 10:00AM-11:00AM before the service. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.