Frank Wesley Penland, 95, of Morganton, NC, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 21, 2023.
Born in Yancey County, NC on August 24, 1927, he is the son of the late Walter Penland and Mae Wyatt Penland.
Frank was a proud veteran of the US Army during World War II. He was an active member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon. Mr. Penland was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked in furniture at Henredon and EJ Victor before retiring. Frank loved to fish and was an avid deer hunter.
Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Kenneth Penland (Hazel), Larry Penland (Faith), Steve Penland (Betty), and Frances Penland Burnette (John); 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great-grandchildren; step-children, Wanda Dula, Don Holland, and Mike Holland; and a number of nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his first wife and the mother of his children, Christine Denton Penland; daughter, Donna Walker; 2 sisters; 10 brothers; and his second wife, Drucilla Holland Penland.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. in the church with Revs. Doug Price and Jason Hoyle officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the NC National Guard and the Caldwell County Veterans Honor Guard.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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While I did not know you, you must have been a great man and a wonderful father because so many people loved you. God bless you and rest in peace. Patsye
Papaw you will be missed and always loved
I only knew Frank for a short time. I met him at Carolina Rehab. He loved the Lord. I always enjoyed him visiting my room and telling the stories of his home place growing up and his travel hunting and fishing. Lifting up his family in prayer.
R.I.P 💜 and thank you for your service.
Thank you for your service young man, God bless you and yours and, God's speed.