Christopher "Chris" David Penland

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April 24, 1976 ~ August 13, 2021

Born in: Buncombe County, NC
Resided in: Arden, NC

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Christopher “Chris” David Penland, 45, went home to the Lord on Friday, August 13, 2021 in his Arden home. He was the son of the late David Hobson Penland and Sandra Kay (Rice) Penland.

He was a beloved father, son, brother and uncle. Chris was a role model to his family and friends, demonstrating selflessness and generosity to all he came in contact with. Chris met many lifelong friends while he was employed at Steelcase, Aprotech, Linamar, and Continental. Everyone that knew him knew his smile and his laugh. He was once told his smile could light up Asheville. Chris has left a great void in the lives of all who knew him.

He is survived by his daughter, Aralei Penland; mother, Sandra (Rice) Penland; sister, Melissa Moffitt (Jeremy); brother, George Penland; two nieces, Michaiah and Brianna Moffitt; great-nephew, Ezra Moffitt; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, David Hobson Penland.

A memorial service has been moved to Saturday, September 25, 2021 at 1:00pm at Round Meadows Cemetery on Fairfield Drive in Candler. The family welcomes anyone that knew Chris to attend.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.

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Graveside Service: September 25, 2021 1:00 pm

Round Meadows Cemetery

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828-252-3535

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  2. My heart is broken at the passing of this wonderful young man. I pray for comfort for his family and friends. I count my self as both family and friend as he spent many of his childhood years at my house playing and exploring in the woods and neighborhood with my son. My family and I have so many precious memories of Chris. We will always remember and love him. Rest in Peace Chris

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  4. Sandy, I am so sorry for the lost of your son💔 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chris was a very kind soul. A beautiful smile and laughter. He was a gentleman, a person who always wanted to make people happy and laugh. He will be missed by so many. I will miss you Chris you were always were sweet to me and grilled a great hot dog. I will miss sitting on your porch with your mom laughing and just having a good time. RIP Chris 💔❤🙏🌹🌹🌹

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  5. Sandy, I’m so sorry to hear about Chris’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts. May you find peace in the days ahead.

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  6. I worked with Chris at Linamar, he was one of the kindest people I have ever met. Such a big smile with a positive attitude to go with it. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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  8. I had the privilege of having Chris in my class at Pisgah Elementarty School. I will always remember his smile and his kindness to others. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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  9. I had the privilege of having Chris in my room at Pisgah Elementary School. I will never forget his friendly smile and his kindness to others. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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  11. We are so sorry to hear about Chris. He was a fine young man. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
    Love you.

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  12. Sandra so sorry to hear about Chris,,he and my son had some good play times when they was small.
    Cherish his memories as I know you will,they are forever..He will always be in our hearts.He is at his
    eternal home now with God..May you take comfort knowing that,I pray God keep his arms around you
    and your family …always..Love and Prayers..Thinking of you all..

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