Billy Merve Pennington

January 21, 1951 - May 13, 2020

Billy Merve Pennington, age 69, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1951 in Pennington Gap, VA, a son of Wilma Cluesman Pennington and the late Dunn Merven Pennington. Along with his father; he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Audrey Alena and Merven John Pennington and Vergie and Charlie Cluesman; brother, Ricky Pennington; and nephew, Dennis Pennington. Bill worked at Sears for many years. He was also employed at Steve’s Flooring and did contractor work specializing in flooring for various local companies. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Bill enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his mother, Wilma Cluesman Pennington; ex-wife, Peggy Nelson, mother of his children; daughters, Angela Blevins and husband Jamie and Audrea Sluss; sons, Adam Pennington and wife Brittany and Aaron Pennington; grandchildren, Justin Mullins and wife Kristen, Miranda Blevins, Emily Phillips and husband Tanner, Sara Blevins, Ethan Garber, James Sluss, Paul Sluss, Logan Pennington, Mason Pennington and Katelynn Pennington; great grandchildren, Rhylan Mullins and Summer Norris; sisters, Alena Garrison and husband Gary and Denise Burgin and husband Eric; brothers, Johnny Pennington and wife Helen and Michael Pennington and wife Sylvia; sister-in-law, Liz Pennington; aunt, Mary Elizabeth Rogers and her daughter, Debra Rogers; and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Cecil-Fry Cemetery in Pennington Gap, VA with Pastor Dempsey Mullins and Family Friend Tom Williams officiating. Arrangements especially for Mr. Pennington and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.