Ryan Seth Pennington Obituary (1980

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mr. Ryan Seth Pennington Mr. Ryan Seth Pennington , age 38, of Madison, Indiana, Seth entered this life on August 11, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was the loving son of Frank Eugene Pennington, II, and Diana Horton Kerns. Seth, as he was known by family and friends, resided in Jefferson County most of his life and attended Southwestern High School. He also attended Sullivan Culinary School in Louisville, Kentucky. Seth had served as the manager and host at Jeff Ruby Restaurant at Belterra in Vevay and in Louisville, Kentucky from 2001-2015. He then served as director of dietary for Healthcare Services Group in Kentucky. Seth was a people person and cared deeply for his family and friends. He would volunteer and donate generously in serving meals to the homeless in Louisville. Seth had a gift in being able to speak eloquently with people, whether it be as a customer, client, or friend. He knew the meaning of a true friend, he could engage with anyone and touch his or her heart, and he gave himself in big ways, whether it be in his skills in culinary and cooking, or hosting family dinners for friends and guests. He truly gave the gift of himself. Seth was passionate about sports, especially when it came to the Chicago Cubs or the Indianapolis Colts. He was a devoted dad and loved spending time with his daughter, Reece. He loved to have a bonfire and invite Reece's neighborhood friends over to enjoy fellowship. Seth loved nature, gardening, hiking and seeing the gifts God created in this world. Seth will be remembered for his passion and love of life, friendship, people, work ethic, and family. As you remember Seth, when you see someone who needs a friend, be that friend and reach out to them as Seth did for so many people. That is a legacy he leaves for all of us. Seth died on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at 10:17 AM at the Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Indiana with his loving family at his side. Click Here for Tribute VideoA LOVING FAMILY Seth will be missed by his loving daughter, Reece S. Pennington of Greenville, Indiana; his heart broken mother, Diana Horton Kerns and her husband, Mike of Markle, Indiana; his loving sister, Kelli Pennington and her companion, Byron Ray of Madison, Indiana; his niece, Vivien Ray of Madison, Indiana; The mother of his daughter, Kristy Kaffenberger of Greenville, Indiana; his step sister, Sarah Best and her husband, Brandon of Markle, Indiana; his aunts and uncles, Karen A. Elliott of Cibolo, Texas, Jeanne Laughlin and her husband, Richard of Goshen, Kentucky, Sandy Wiggs and her husband, Ben of Cloverdale, Indiana, Jim Horton and his wife, Michelle of Hardinsburg, Indiana, Janet Daugherty of Madison, Indiana, Sue Dudley and her husband, Jon of Boise, Idaho; his great uncle, Charles Horton and his wife Susie of Madison, Indiana; numerous cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Eugene Pennington, II, died November 19, 2014, his maternal grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Horton, died April 25, 2018, his maternal grandmother, Delores Joan Hall Horton, died September 7, 2012, his paternal grandfather, Frank E. Pennington, I, died February 20, 2004, his paternal grandmother, June Davis Pennington, died November 15, 2002. CELEBRATION OF LIFE CEREMONY Services will be conducted Saturday, July 13, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive IN Madison, Indiana. Private interment will follow in the Springdale Cemetery in downtown Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Saturday from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana.MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Dare to Care Food Bank or the Jefferson County Animal Shelter. Cards are available at the funeral homes. Online condolences, www.morgan-nay.com Make An Online Memorial Donation To send a flower arrangement in memory of Ryan Seth Pennington, please click here to visit our sympathy store.