Clifford Pennell

Clifford Pennell changed his address on December 10, 2004, at the age of 92, when Jesus called him home.  He went quietly and gently with his family by his side at Hardin County General Hospital, Rosiclare, IL.  He was born November 12, 1912 to Alex and Sarah Pennell.

He spent his entire life in Hardin County except during World War II when he worked at the shipyard in Evansville, IN.  He loved to hunt, garden and mow his lawn which he did last summer.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Edna; his only son, Clifford, Jr.; and a daughter, Barbara Fields.

Surviving are three daughters, Pauline (Charles) Walker, Paula (Daryl) Russell, Brenda (Mose) Frailey; one sister, Mildred Meeks; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one step great-grandson, five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

He retired from Ozark-Mahoning Mining Company and was laid to rest at Rutherford Cemetery.

Source: Hardin County Independent