Obituary clipping file, Archives

July 17 1969

George W. Penton, (Doc), 86, 1813 South Hull Street, a resident of Montgomery

for 53 years, died in a local hospital at 8:30 pm Friday after an extended

illness. He was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church. He was a native of

Equality and an uncle of Dr. S. F. Penton of Wetumpka.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Ould Penton, Montgomery, a daughter

Mrs. Clarence Cook Jr, Montgomery, a granddaughter, Lovelace Cook, Montgomery

and a grandson, Penton Cook, Montgomery.

Funeral services were from the Presbyterian Church at 4:30 pm Sunday. Dr.

Robert Strong officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, with Leak Memory

chapel officiating. Pall bearers were Sam Adams, Burns Bennett, Rex McKissick,

Frank McFadden, Dr. Frank Jackson and Judge Richard Emmett. Honorary

palalbearers were Men's Bible Class of Trinity Church and Montgomery Auburn

Club.