Don Thomas Pennell

Don Thomas Pennell, 88, of Statesville, passed away, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Autumn Care of Statesville.

Don was born December 20, 1933 in Alexander County and was the son of the late Lee and Fannie Walker Pennell. He attended Alexander County schools and was married to the late Betty Jean Fox Pennell, who passed away July 14, 2006. He was a member of Bristol Drive Baptist Church and worked for Brittain Lumber Co. for over 50 years. Don grew up with a strong work ethic, which he taught his family. He enjoyed gospel music, watching sports and loved his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by three children, Donna Pennell of Statesville, Tina Sigmon (Tim) of Statesville, Donnie Pennell, Jr. (Gay) of Statesville; four grandchildren, Tuesday Smith (Michael), Taylor Sigmon, Tess Cornell (Norm), Hannah P. Wishon (Derrick); four great grandchildren, Chevy, Baker, Worth, Briggs; three sisters, Loretta Brann, Lucille Hedrick, Nell Dean Goodman and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.

Graveside funeral services will be held 3:00pm Monday, December 27, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Rev. J.B. Parker, Jr. officiating. Mr. Pennell will lie in state at Troutman Funeral Home on Monday from 9:00am to 2:00pm

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to South River Baptist Church at Bristol Dr., 221 Bristol Dr., Statesville, NC 28677.

South River Baptist Church
2659 S Chipley Ford Rd, Statesville NC 28625