Riley Christopher 'Chris' Pennington age 50 of Crown City (Mercerville Community), died Monday October 25, 2021 at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Born May 21, 1971 in Gallipolis. He was the son of the late Ray and Evelyn Burnheimer Pennington. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Judy Lamm.

Chris was a very kind and loving person, a beloved member of the Mercerville community with many many friends. He enjoyed cooking, hunting and fishing.

He is survived by: his wife, Laura Ann Wood Pennington of Mercerville, son, John William Wood (fiancé', Tisha S. Adkins) and their son, Jayce William Wood, daughter, Margaret Riley Pennington of Mercerville, mother-in-law, Joan Wood of Mercerville, brothers, Carl R. Pennington, Kirk E. Pennington, Roderick (Melissa) Pennington, Raymond (Judy) Pennington, James M. Pennington, sisters, Teresa Knapp, Cammie Saunders, Natalie K. (Jimmy) Wright, Jennifer (Timmy) Hunt, Tara Pennington (Jimmy Nolan), brother in law, Charles (Karen) Wood, special friends, William 'Wild Bill' Neff and Brad Colburn, and the crew at Mercerville Par Mar. Also surviving is numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Saturday October 30, 2021 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Junior Preston officiating. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

All those attending are encouraged to wear masks and practice social distancing.

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com