EATON, IN
Robert A. “Bob” Penrod, 72, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2010 in Ball Memorial Hospital.
The son of Steven and Marjorie (Carmichael) Penrod, he was born May 7, 1938 in Eaton. He attended Eaton schools and married Sandra Clevenger on September 25, 1959 in Eaton.
A Navy veteran, Bob worked for Chevrolet of Muncie for 30 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the UAW #499. An avid fisherman, Bob also loved the Chicago Cubs, the Colts and the Pacers.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Penrod, son Greg Penrod (wife, Deborah), daughter, Janet White (husband, Brian), and son Tony Penrod (wife, Michelle); his mother: Marjorie Penrod, as well as 8 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Steven Penrod and his brother, Edward Penrod.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Randy Davis presiding. Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard, will follow at Gardens of Memory.
Friends may call from 11:00 am until services Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made in his name to charity of the donor’s choice.
The family would like to extend their heart-felt thanks to the entire staff at Ball Memorial Hospital for their dedicated care and comfort of Bob and his family.
Online condolences may be made at www.watersfuneralhomes.com.
