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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

Garner married Margaret Marian Hammer on 15 Oct 1949 in St Joseph County, Michigan, USA. Margaret was born on 19 Mar 1920 in Bridgman, Michigan, USA; died on 23 Nov 2003 in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA; was buried in East Hickory Corners Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Margaret 'Marge" Pennock, 82, of Battle Creek, died Sunday November 23, 2003 at Battle Creek Health System. She was born in Bridgman, MI on March 19, 1921, the daughter of Henry J. and Rosella (Kraklau) Hammer. She graduated from Bridgman High School in 1938 and was employed as a Dental Assistant for Frederick Rahn, DDS, in Benton Harbor from 1938 until 1943, at which time she entered Nurses Training at Mercy College of Nursing, (Leila Division) in Detroit. Upon graduating she was employed by Paul C. Kingsley, MD for 5 years until leaving to work as a Secretary in her husband's Real Estate Office, whom she met while she was employed by Dr. Kingsley.
On October 15, 1949 she married Garner A. Pennock, who survives, along with her sons, Steven T. Pennock of Bellevue, WA, Tom A. Pennock of Battle Creek, and her brother, Paul (Becky) Hammer of Las Vegas, NV. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Ruth Anderson and Dorothy Kizer.

Leon married Helen N. Starring on 26 Jun 1918 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. Helen was born on 19 Dec 1899 in Michigan, USA; died on 27 Feb 1957; was buried in East Hickory Corners Cemetery, Hickory Corners, Barry County, Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Addison married Clarissa A. Reed in 1884. Clarissa was born on 15 Mar 1863 in Barry County, Michigan, USA; died on 4 May 1934 in Barry Township, Michigan, USA; was buried in Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]