Joseph Penland Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joseph Penland of Murphy, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joseph left this world on May 22, 2025 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Penland to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bob Penland and Mattie Lou Penland; his sister Joann (Charles Thompson); and his brother-in-law Hardy Caldwell. He is survived by: his wife Rebecca Hensley Penland; his sons, Bob Penland (Gina) of Murphy and Brad Penland of Murphy; his sister Bobbie Caldwell of Hendersonville; his grandchildren, Shanna Garrett (Robert), Logan Penland (Whitney), Jessica Ashe (Rydale), Madison Wallis (Clay) and Bella Penland; and his great grandchildren, Nolan Penland, Lawson, Fletcher Ashe, Joselyn, Novalee Garrett, Hudson and Hensley Wallis. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 28th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:50 PM at the Ivie Funeral Home (194 Peachtree St, Murphy, NC 28906). A memorial service was held on Wednesday, May 28th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Joseph "Bud" Penland to Gideons International, P.O. Box 164, Murphy, North Carolina 28906. Keep Joseph's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.