Catlettsburg, Kentucky - Curtis "Curt" Lee Pennington, 72 of Catlettsburg, KY went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2025, at Hospice of Huntington surrounded by his loving family. Curt was born on September 8, 1952, in Ashland, KY.

He is the son of the late Mose Pennington and the late Barbara Nelson Pennington Williams. In addition to his parents, Curt is preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Nichols, Linda Reed, and a friend who was family, Bob Smith.

After graduating high school, Curt went on to get his certification as an electrician. He worked for National Mines in the late 1980s and then at AEP in Charleston for twenty-three years before retiring. Outside of work, Curt was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg and the bass player in its band. Every Wednesday, the band would visit local nursing homes and play for the residents.

Curt loved music and taught himself how to play many instruments after retirement. He also loved old cars and motorcycles. He was a member of the Greenup County Cruisers and went to many car shows. Anyone who knew Curt was treated to a smile and one of the best hugs when he saw them. His greatest joy was his family. Curt loved his wife and daughter beyond measure.

Curt is survived by his loving wife, Diane Blackburn Pennington; their daughter, Sara Pennington; his brother, Clarence Morrison; mother-in-law, Sandra Blackburn; sister-in-law, Kimberly (David) Goad; brother-in-law, Daryl (Sandra) Blackburn; a special nephew he thought of as a son, Seth Roark; several nieces; many friends who are family, Steve, Sonya, and Zac Caldwell, Rose Mary Smith, Jon (Diane) Anderson and his church family.

A Funeral for Curt Pennington will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 11:00am at First Baptist Church of Cannonsburg with Pastor Lee Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Russell, KY. Friends may visit from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to Evans Funeral Home in Raceland, KY.