Richard Leroy Penland

richard penland

March 2, 1930 ~ February 28, 2007


Resided in: Arden, NC

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Arden ~ Richard L. Penland of Sherwood Forest Drive, Arden, died on February 28, 2007 at Mountain Area Hospice Solace Center. He was born in Buncombe County and was the son of the late Ralph and Gussie Payne Penland and was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister. He worked many years for Buckner Transfer, Cope Trucking and retired from Carolina Freight. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and a member for 32 years of the Arden First Baptist Church, where he served as an usher and was active in the church. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Elizabeth Hensley Penland of Arden; two daughters, Linda Andrews and husband Trip of Duluth, GA and Teresa Medera and husband Frank of Jackson, NJ; three sons, Michael Penland of Fletcher, Steve Penland and wife Sheila of Hendersonville and Jeff Penland and wife Carol of Ocala, FL; five grandchildren, Heather Klisures, Megan Medera, Amanda, Cathey and Richard Penland; two sisters, Marian Reynolds of Swannanoa and Pat Reese of Asheville; a brother, Gary "Pete" Penland of Asheville. A Funeral service will be held 3:00 P.M. Sunday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with the Rev. Dr. James Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Penland Family Cemetery in south Asheville. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 P.M. Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arden First Baptist Church, 3839 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden, NC 28704 or to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338 Asheville, NC 28813.

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  1. Dear Elizabeth,Linda,Trip and Family,
    My deepest sympathy and prayers are with each of you today. Linda and Trip, I am so sorry I cannot be there with you. Please know that my heart is hurting with you.May God surround each of you with Peace only He can give. I know the day’s ahead of you will be hard,but may you find comfort in knowing that Richard is now at rest in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
    God in all His wisdom knows when He needs one of His children home,and although it leaves a void in our life,we will keep Richard alive in our hearts with the precious memories he left with His loving family. As he took part of your hearts with him, he left part of his with you. May God Bless you and keep you and give you peace, With love and prayers, Carolyn Moore

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  4. My deepest condolences to you, Elizabeth, and all of your dear family. We have been friends since 1959 and I will certainly miss Richard, but I will always remember the many good times we have had.

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  5. Deepest sympathy to you Elizabeth and to all your family! May you find comfort and courage in the Lord to face the difficult days ahead of each of you! Richard will be greatly missed!
    Ina Harrell

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  6. Elizabeth & Family,
    We were sadden to hear of Richard’s death. He will be missed by all who knew him. we can just see him now sitting in his regular seat at church. He has a better place now sitting with his Lord. Love to all.

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  7. Teresa and Family
    Years and Miles have separated us but I have never forgotten you and your family. You are in the thoughts and prayers of me and my entire family
    Sandra Blythe

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  8. Bub, Steve, and Jeff,
    I am sorry for the loss of your Dad. I know the pain that you must feel. Please take good care of your Mom.
    Beverly (Boardwine) Sweet

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  9. Dear Elizabeth, Linda, Mike, Teresa, Steve, Jeff and all other family members,

    We are very sorry for the passing of Richard. He was a special person, I always felt one of a kind. I feel very lucky to have known such a caring man. I just wanted to let you know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this trying time. Don’t hesitate to let me know if I can help in any way. Love to you all, Ruth & Dave Hashway

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  10. Ellizabeth and Family
    We are sorry to hear Richard pass
    away. May you find comfort in the
    sure knowledge that he has stepped
    onto the shore of Heaven, and has
    been welcomed by the loving hand of
    God. I enjoyed working with him all
    these years. He was a fine man.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with
    you all. Thad and Katheryn Styles

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  11. My condolences go out to the Penland family over the loss of Richard. To his children and grandchildren let me say you have lost the father and grandfather but you have not lost the heritage. It will become more important to you with each passing day. Richard was the first driver I hired in a 38 year career. He set the standard I looked for in the hundreds I hired after him. There are many stories that could be shared with you in his early days at Carolina.The point here he was truly the best of the best.

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  13. Linda, Mike, and Family …I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. You are in my thoughts……Janie

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  15. Our hearts go out to you and your family.Richard will be deeply missed by so many.We can sympathize with the pain,and we know this is a trying time for each one of you.He is no longer suffering,and has went on to a better place. You and your family are in our prayers.

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