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An Extraordinary Life!
Posted on 05/24/08, 12:16 pm
I found this obituary in today's paper (the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) and I found his life to be very inspirational. It's made me think of how I want to be remembered. Will other people want to say that they are celebrating an extraordinary life?
Charles Douglas Pennington
Jan. 30, 1960-May 21, 2008
Celebrating an Extraordinary Life!
Doug's miracle entry into the world involved a quick delivery, resulting in a broken collar bone at birth. He was diagnosed with Progeria, a disease with a life expectancy of 18 years; however, Doug perserved and lived many years past this prognosis. He continued to defy odds throughout his life by rebounding from several major illnesses. He kept up the good fight and was a strong presence in the lives of family, friends, and healthcare advocates, who found Doug "easy to love." Doug attended Benedictine Military Academy and Independent Presbytery Day school in Savannah. He was a newspaper carrier for Savannah Morning News (1971-75) and enjoyed socializing with the Rose of Sharon residents as he completed his daily deliveries. He attended North Fulton High School and graduated with a B.S. in Electronic Engineering from De'Vry Institute in Atlanta. He also worked as an electronics technician for 11 years at Gibbs Manufacturing. Doug was an ardent Braves fan, faithful friend, gifted mathematician and computer whiz. He loved nature and together with his mother, Mary Lee, he enjoyed their backyard which was full of wildlife. In addition to a keen, scientific mind, Doug also had great reverence for God's creations and healing power. He loved to learn and read and respected Albert Einstein who believed that every new discovery brought him closer to God. Doug's family is truly thankful for the many friends, nurses, and doctors who assisted, counseled, cared for, and visited with Doug, especially during these last few months.
Charles Douglas Pennington
Jan. 30, 1960-May 21, 2008
Celebrating an Extraordinary Life!
Doug's miracle entry into the world involved a quick delivery, resulting in a broken collar bone at birth. He was diagnosed with Progeria, a disease with a life expectancy of 18 years; however, Doug perserved and lived many years past this prognosis. He continued to defy odds throughout his life by rebounding from several major illnesses. He kept up the good fight and was a strong presence in the lives of family, friends, and healthcare advocates, who found Doug "easy to love." Doug attended Benedictine Military Academy and Independent Presbytery Day school in Savannah. He was a newspaper carrier for Savannah Morning News (1971-75) and enjoyed socializing with the Rose of Sharon residents as he completed his daily deliveries. He attended North Fulton High School and graduated with a B.S. in Electronic Engineering from De'Vry Institute in Atlanta. He also worked as an electronics technician for 11 years at Gibbs Manufacturing. Doug was an ardent Braves fan, faithful friend, gifted mathematician and computer whiz. He loved nature and together with his mother, Mary Lee, he enjoyed their backyard which was full of wildlife. In addition to a keen, scientific mind, Doug also had great reverence for God's creations and healing power. He loved to learn and read and respected Albert Einstein who believed that every new discovery brought him closer to God. Doug's family is truly thankful for the many friends, nurses, and doctors who assisted, counseled, cared for, and visited with Doug, especially during these last few months.
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Reply #1 06/13/08 5:13pm
That was so wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us. You sure do know how to find inspirational things well. ^_^. Keep it up. ^_^
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