Stephen “Gary” Pennington, 80, of Ankeny, Iowa, formerly of Shelby County, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
He was born January 25, 1943, in Chavies, Kentucky, the son of Russell and Edna (Napier) Pennington.  He married Diane Boring, and she survives.
In addition to Diane, Gary is survived by his brother, Donald Ray Pennington of Scottsburg.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Ronald Pennington.
He received his Master’s degree in Forestry from Purdue University.
Gary was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, serving from 1967 to 1971.
He owned and operated Pennington Forestry Services, for 50 years.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm, Monday, January 8, 2024, at Forest Hill Cemetery, 704 Morris Avenue in Shelbyville.
Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.
Online condolences may be shared with Gary’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.