Skyler James Pennington, 23, passed away early Saturday morning. He will
always be remembered for his courage during difficult times.

Skyler was born on July 3, 1994. He spent his early years in Charlotte and
after locating to Upper Cleveland County with his grandparents who were his
guardians, became a true outdoorsman on the land he so loved. He was a
graduate of Burns High where he was active in the Junior ROTC and attended
Cleveland Community College. He became a welder but was accomplished in
many areas including hunting, fishing, working on the farm and his prized
Camaro.

Skyler enjoyed a diverse group of friends of all ages and was loved by all.
Fiercely loyal to family and friends, he was a kind and gentle soul while
being remarkably strong. He will be missed.

He is preceded in death by great grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Don Pennington, Sr.
and Mr. & Mrs. Glen Meade; grandmother Sudie Robinson; aunt, Stacy and uncle
Ken.

He is survived by his cherished young son, Brenden; sisters, Dakoyta,
Carlee, and Memorie; grandparents, Don and Patsy Pennington; mother, Alice
Gilliam; father, Michael English; grandmother, Vineta Pennington; uncle and
aunt, Jimmy and Dianne Morrison; and cousins, Kelli, Danny, and Leslie as
well as many other aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the
church fellowship hall.

A celebration of life service will be at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, at St. Paul
Baptist Church, Casar, with the Revs. Keith Fulbright and Doug Pruett
officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Baptist Church Building Fund, 339 Hull
Road, Casar, NC.

Condolences may be made online at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation
Center, Inc., Fallston.