Leslie J. Pennington 71 of 1934 Johnstone St. Apt. 1 Newberry SC died Tuesday August 13 2013 at his residence. He was born on June 2 1942 in Watertown NY the son of the late James L. and Elizabeth Swallia Pennington. Mr. Pennington was a retired custodian with the Newberry Academy. He was a former deputy sheriff in Casper WY and a former fireman with the Cape Vincent NY Fire Department. He was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife Patricia Debiew Pennington; a daughter Janet Hutton of Newberry; 3 grandchildren Tiffany Hutton Carrina Rasberry and Mark Houle; and 2 great grandchildren Austin Rasberry and Hunter Rasberry. He was predeceased by his sister Donna Norks. Funeral services were conducted at 11:00 AM Saturday August 17 2013 at Whitaker Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Elizabeth Morgan. Interment was in Newberry Memorial Gardens. The family was at the residence on Johnstone St. Newberry The family suggests memorials be made to the Whitaker Funeral Home 1704 College St. Newberry SC 29108. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry is assisting the family.