Rock Island, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native Stephen Michael Pennington, age 51, was born October 7, 1960 and died May 16, 2012 at his residence following a brief illness. A construction worker and member of the Methodist Church, he was the son of the late I.B. and Joan Brinton Pennington. He was married to Debbie Pennington of Rock Island, TN. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Jeremy Pennington of Livingston, TN and Dessa Horn and Kendra Lafever both of Texas; five grandchildren, Morgan Lafever, Jacob Horn, Elizabeth Horn, Katie Robertson and Brianna Pennington; sister, Leanne Pennington of Dickson, TN and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. A memorial service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 in High's Chapel with Bill Zechman officiating.