James Ralph Penland's obituary , Passed away on December 14, 2025 in Fairview, North Carolina

James Ralph Penland

May 7, 1950 - December 14, 2025 (75 years old)

Fairview, North Carolina

James Ralph Penland's obituary , Passed away on December 14, 2025 in Fairview, North Carolina

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Anders-Rice Funeral Home & Cremation Center

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James Ralph Penland

May 7, 1950 - December 14, 2025 (75 years old)

Fairview, North Carolina

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James Ralph Penland Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 14, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Ralph Penland in Fairview, North Carolina, born in Henderson, North Carolina. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Ralph Penland to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Edward Penland and Jane Arsula Pressley Penland; his siblings, John Penland, Dixie Franks (Gene), Mary Frances Ray (Michael), Ann Ledford and Mack Penland; and his brother-in-law Lon Thomas.

He is survived by: his sons, Travis Penland (Jennifer) and John Penland (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Sydnee (Travis), Jacob, Hannah (Hunter) and James (Amber); his great grandchildren, Everleigh and Hudson; and his siblings, Margaret Thomas, Walter Penland (Joy) and Mary Penland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anders-Rice Funeral Home & Cremation Center



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Dec 19

Visitation

Chapel of Anders Rice & Roper Funeral Home
1428 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806

Fri

Dec 19

Funeral service

Chapel of Anders Rice & Roper Funeral Home
1428 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806

Fri

Dec 19

Burial

Penland Family Cemetery

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