John Henry Penuel Sr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Henry Penuel Sr. of Grifton, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Henry left this world on March 24, 2025 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Henry Penuel Sr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Needham Henry and Sadie Evans Penuel; his wife Lissie Fail Penuel; and his siblings, James Penuel, Charlie Penuel, Pauline Penuel Mitchell and Joyce Penuel Sears.
He is survived by: his children, Bobby Penuel (Elaine), Jeannie Cleaton (Mike) and Johnny Penuel, Jr. (Valerie); his grandchildren, Chad Cleaton (Cheryl), Jeremy Cleaton (Kelly), Kari Farrow (Fritz) and Jonathan Penuel; his great grandchildren, Noah of Laina, JB, Jacob and Jace Cleaton; and his sister Linda Eytcheson (Terry). He is also survived by other loving family members and friends.
