Samuel Bruce Penland
August 26, 1936 ~ June 18, 2008
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Samuel Bruce Penland, 71, of 97 Dix Creek Road #1, Leicester, died Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Alfred J. and Eula Brooks Penland. He was a US Air Force veteran and retired from Woolworth's Department Store following 30 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Harris Penland; two daughters, Katrina McDowell and husband Richard of Yadkinville, NC and Karen Cribb and husband Neil of Woodbridge, VA; a son, Samuel B. Penland, Jr. and wife Patricia of Clemmons, NC; three step-children, Stephanie Taylor of Hendersonville, Steve Williams and wife Cyndi of Asheville and Rusty Williams of Fairview; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two sisters, Sandra Hudgins of Candler and Brenda Davis and husband Bill of Swannanoa.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Enoch Ball officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
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Mr. Penland was the best of the best. He was my Boss at Woolworth’s and we all loved him so much, he was so laid back and so easy to work for. He always gave us a great smile and a joke everyday. I remember one day he told me, how very much he loved his wife Pat, and told me that someday, I would find in someone special, the Love and Happiness that he found with Pat. Even though the years have come and gone since I worked for Mr. Penland I have never forgotten him and never will. I still see that big beautiful smile he had and that is how I will always remember him. And Mrs. Penland my thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family and I pray that God gives you all the strength that each of you need to help you throught this sad time. So in closing my thoughts I want to say, that we all who knew him,love him very much, he made such a hugh impact in our lives and he will live on forever in our Memories. God Bless you Mr. Penland, for I know he did while you were here on this earth. Much love and caring to all of you.
Your friend
Vera
We send our condolences to the family and pray that you will find the comfort and peace in GOD that you need during this time of sorrow. I send my love to Pat, Brenda and Sandra and I am here if you need me for anything. May GOD bless you and your families.
I will always remember you and going fauderpicken! Love you always and forever.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences are sent to everyone. Bruce made everyone smile and will be truly missed. Now,we must smile for him,for he no longer suffers:)
With Love,
Mickey Wilson
BRUCE was my oldest friend! BRUCE always had a million jokes and stories! BRUCE was always a pleasure to be with! We went to school together, joined the Air Force together, went through basic training together and then lost contact until he returned to the Asheville-Woolworths.
We then tried to kill each other on the golf course, went on fun outings, ate , and visited.
BRUCE had his struggles with his heart and weight and I with cancer and accidents!
Helen and I and the world will greatly miss MR. BRUCE PENDLAND!!!!!!
LOVE, GLENN AND HELEN