Lawrence "Melvin" Penton's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Pensacola, Florida

Lawrence "Melvin" Penton

December 11, 1940 - January 11, 2026 (85 years old)

Pensacola, Florida

Lawrence "Melvin" Penton's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2026 in Pensacola, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Faith Chapel Funeral Home

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Lawrence "Melvin" Penton

December 11, 1940 - January 11, 2026 (85 years old)

Pensacola, Florida

Lawrence Penton Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 11, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Lawrence Penton of Pensacola, Florida. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Penton and Evelyn Penton; his brother William "Billy" Penton; his grandson Josh McCurdy; and his sibling's children, Terri Anderson, Ashley Penton and Chuck Penton.

He is survived by: his children, Robin Vallia (Bo), Debbie Johnston (Andrew) and Tony Penton; his grandchildren, Paul Vallia (Marissa), Matthew Vallia, Daniel Vallia (Jennifer), Quina Johnston, Brandon Davenport, Brittany Maynor, Tiffany Delaputro and Chris Hewitt (Jordan); and his siblings, Bonnie Cleveland and Harley Penton. He is also survived by extended family and many lifelong friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at http://www.stjude.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Faith Chapel Funeral Home



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Sat

Jan 17

Visitation

First Pentecostal Church
6500 North W Street, Pensacola, FL 32505

Sat

Jan 17

Celebration of life

First Pentecostal Church of Pensacola
6500 North W Street, Pensacola, FL 32505

Mon

Jan 19

Graveside service

Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery
7433 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32526

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