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Garner A. Pennock

Garner A. Pennock

Male 1919 - 2013  (93 years)

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  • Name Garner A. Pennock 
    Born 5 Aug 1919  Pleasant Lake Township, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 22 May 2013  Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried East Hickory Corners Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I06601  Family Tree
    Last Modified 8 Feb 2017 

    Father Leon Addison Pennock,   b. 4 Oct 1889, Barry County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Aug 1972, Delton Township, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Helen N. Starring,   b. 19 Dec 1899, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Feb 1957  (Age 57 years) 
    Married 26 Jun 1918  Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F2263  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Marian Hammer,   b. 19 Mar 1920, Bridgman, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Nov 2003, Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 15 Oct 1949  St Joseph County, Michigan, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Living
     2. Living
    Last Modified 8 Feb 2017 
    Family ID F2292  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Aug 1919 - Pleasant Lake Township, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 15 Oct 1949 - St Joseph County, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 May 2013 - Battle Creek, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - East Hickory Corners Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Garner Pennock
    Garner Pennock

    Headstones
    Garner & Margaret Pennock
    Garner & Margaret Pennock
    PENNOCK

    Margaret M.
    1921 - 2003

    Garner A.
    1919 - 2013

    Census
    1920 US Census
    1920 US Census
    Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan
    1930 US Census
    1930 US Census
    Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan
    1940 US Census
    1940 US Census
    Barry, Barry County, Michigan

  • Notes 
    • Garner A. Pennock, age 93, of Battle Creek, MI died Wednesday morning, May 22, 2013 at The Oaks of NorthPointe Woods, Battle Creek.
      Garner, the son of Leon A. and Helen N. (Starring) Pennock, was born on the family farm at Pleasant Lake, Delton, Ml on August 5, 1919 and he was a graduate of Delton High School in 1938. In September of 1941, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps with the 8th Air Force, which was the first Heavy Bombardment Group to arrive in England in August of 1942. He served 2-1/2 years as a Sergeant (Aircraft Technician) on the Liberator Bombers with the 93rd
      Bomb Group, 329th Squadron that was known as "Ted's Flying Circus."
      Garner, who served in the entire European Theater, received 2 Silver Battle Stars and 1 Bronze Battle Star for his gallantry. After WWII, he returned to work at Eaton Manufacturing as a Supervisor. In 1953, he became a Real Estate Broker and enjoyed his profession for over 50 years. He loved the general public and wishes to thank each and every one! Garner was a lifetime member of the Hickory Corners Lodge # 345, F & AM and had been a member of the Battle Creek Area Association of Realtors. His pastimes were the out-of-doors, gardening and wood working.
      Garner married the former Margaret M. "Marge" Hammer on October 15, 1949, in St. Joseph, MI, whom he met at the doctor's office where she was an RN and she preceded him in death on November 23, 2003. Two boys were born to the marriage, Steven T. Pennock of Bellevue, WA and Tom A. Pennock of Battle Creek. Also surviving are a cousin, one niece and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Naomi.
      As per Garner's request, a Graveside Service to celebrate his life was held on Saturday, May 25th at 11:00 a.m. at Hickory Corners (MI) Cemetery and the Rev. Jeff Worden, Pastor of the Hickory Corners Bible Church, officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Garner's honor may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 93, Battle Creek, MI 49016. The Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home, Battle Creek was in charge of all the arrangements.
      Published in Battle Creek Enquirer from May 26 to May 27, 2013