 He married Jacquelyn Christian Pennington, with whom he had four children.In October 2006, his son, Brooks "Sonny" Pennington III, resigned after 10 years as president and CEO of Pennington Seed (now part of Walnut Creek based conglomerate Central Garden & Pet) to take on the role of Director of Special Projects.Another son, Dan Pennington, is in charge of the manufacturing strategic business unit.