I still think of Dr. Pennington often. What a kind, dedicated physician, christian man! I found him at a time in my life when I needed support and understanding.  He changed my life!

I think of Dr. Pennington often. A wonderful, caring doctor and person.

Still think about this wonderful man and dr. to to this day. Eileen Humphrey

I am sorry that I am just finding this. Dr. Pennington came into my life at a time when I needed physical help and Christian advice. He changed my life and I will never forget him. Such a dignified, Godly man.

I remember that he attended my wedding in 1974. He was a great man and dear comrade to my parents, Dr. B.L. (Bert and Texie) Holladay of Centerville. I remember thinking what an honor it was to have him there on my very special day and that he thought enough of my family to be there with his very busy schedule. It was very obvious he had a heart of caring and compassion that touched many people in many ways. He used his many God given talents most wisely for which I am sure he will be rewarded. He will be greatly missed. May God be with you during this time and in the days to come. Janet Holladay Foster

I had the great fortune of coming to know Dr Pennington in the past 8 years.  His gentle and caring manner, sense of humor and keen wit will be greatly missed.  I feel very privileged to have been able to get to know Dr Pennington.  The world would certainly be an even better place if we all had a little more of Dr. Pennington in all of us!

Dr. Pennington was my parents doctor for as long as I can remember. He was always there to give advice for any of us who needed a doctor. He was so kind and caring to my mother when my father died. She was heart broken when she heard he had died. She use to bake cakes and take when they would go at Christmas time. What a blessing he was to the Hinton family. God be with you in this time of loss.

I was a patient of Dr. Pennington for 31 yrs. He was the Best doctor ever!   I never found another doctor like him.  I still miss him.  This is so sad! Love & Prayers

I was a patient of Dr. Pennington's for close to 20 years right up until his retirement. He was indeed a patient, caring, gentle doctor with a wonderful bedside manner. I was not aware of all of his accolades and awards but I am not surprised. He had much to share and teach and I'm glad to know he shared that with many. Thank you to his family for sharing him with us, his patients, for so many years. To his family and to Carol, Dr. K. Smith and his staff and friends at HMA, my deepest sympathies and prayer.

I am out of town and just heard the news from my husband.  Dr. Pennington was my doctor for many years and he truly was a treasure.  He has been a "tough act to follow" for my subsequent physicians.  My deepest condolences to his family and friends.

He was indeed a kind and caring person. I always looked forward to seeing him when I came in for my allergy tests and injections.  I was a patient of his mother, Dr. Edna starting in the early 70's, she too was a kind and caring doctor.  I am so sorry to hear about his passing.

My Memory of Dr. Pennington, with all of his exceptional qualities as a person and physician, will be the same as the care he provided for me as his patient - a blessing.

Dr.Pennington was a man who wore many hats in his lifetime and served them all(very well). A kind and gentle man who I respected very much.Rest well my friend.

Dr. Pennington stood out amongst men as one that always made one feel important and appreciated.  His sincerity, genius, and genrosity exceeded all expectations.  We will miss him but never-never forget what he shared with us and we are all better people today having observed how to be better from Dr. Pennington.

Terri and I offer our deepest sympathies to all of the members and friends of the Dr. Pennington.

When I was a medical student at Vanderbilt,Dr. Pennington taught me how to listen to lungs and hearts. More importently he taught me to listen carefully to my patients.

So sorry to hear of Dr. Pennington's passing.  He was such a kind & generous man & an outstanding physician.  I am so honored to have known & worked for him.  My thoughts & prayers go out to the family.

Granddaddy you were an amazing person who helped me through so much, taught me so much, and was one my largest inspirations. I miss you so much.

My heartfelt condolences for the entire family. 
Our thoughts are with you.
Louis Zarr

He was such a delight and loved his old school way of treating my allergies. My thoughts and prayers to his family. He will be missed.

With fond memories of my internist, allergist and friend. May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Keeping you and your family close in prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.  Your father used his knowledge to help people in a kind and loving way; He truly was a wonderful man and physician.  I feel so blessed to have known him.  May the Lord comfort your family at this time!

He gave so freely and treated all with kindness.  He was an Angel among Us.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today and always. I will miss you my friend.

OBITUARY

Thomas Guv Pennington MD

January 15, 1929 – October 17, 2012

Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Reminders

Past Services

Visitation

Memorial Service