H. Francis Pennock

Howard Francis Pennock, Sr. of Southampton, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his home. He was 82. Francis was born and raised in Mt. Holly, the son of the late Theodore and Helen (Shumard) Pennock. He was a lifelong Mt. Holly resident until moving to Leisuretowne in Southampton. He was a plumber by trade, starting his career with Elmer Grover Plumbing in Mt. Holly. He was a lifelong member of the Union Fire Company, serving as Chief Engineer and a Trustee. He served as Chief from 1981 to 1983. He was also a member of the Burlington County Chief’s Association, the Mt. Holly Firemen’s Association, and New Jersey Exempt Firemens’ Association. He was honored for 14 years of outstanding service as Chief Engineer and in 1974 he received the “Volunteer Fireman of the Year” award from the Schaefer Brewing Company. At the end of his career he retired as a plumber for Burlington County. Francis was preceded in death by his wife Alberta V. (Stevens) Pennock, his son, Theodore “Teddy” Pennock and his siblings Emma, Joseph, Harold, Ed, Lawrence, and Pete. Francis is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (Pearsall) Pennock of Southampton, his daughter Emma (Tom) Ackrivo of Southampton, his son Howard (Althea) Pennock of Lumberton, his step-children, Margie (Joe) Donaido of Waretown; Kathy (Nate) Wilkins of Ship Bottom; Garry (Meg Waterhouse) Pearsall of Ewing; and Wayne (Sue) Pearsall of Toms River. He is also survived by grandchildren Stephanie (Mark) Denato, Michael (Jackie Kulig) Ruble, Althea McElwee, Ashlee (Chris) Miles, and step-grandchildren Joe (Jennifer) Miller, Chris (Debbie) Pearsall, Brendon (Alicia Calispo) ) Pearsall, Stacy Salazar and Marlie Salazar. Also, surviving are his great-granddaughters Mia and Ava Denato, Dakota McIlwee, great grandsons Landon and CJ Miles, and step-great granddaughter, Kayla Pearsall. He is also survived by numerous relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 22 at 11 a.m. at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High Street, Mount Holly. Interment will be at Mt. Holly Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family on Sunday, October 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.

H. Francis Pennock

December 22, 1929 - October 16, 2012