Carl D. Penley Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Carl D. Penley of Chuckey, Tennessee. Carl, born on December 8, 1933, passed away on September 19, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carl D. Penley to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Carl for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Carl’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: daughters: Jill (Steve Renner) and Tammy Penley; grandson: Dr. Nat Renner (Courtney); granddaughter: Carla Renner; great-grandsons: Jackson Renner (Reannah), Bryant Renner (Sydney); great-granddaughter: Allie Renner; great-great-grandson: Beckham Renner; sister-in-law: Vickie Sharon Penley; nieces and nephews: Vanessa (Bill Dearstone), Melvin (Lisa Saults), Rev. Stephen (Debbie Saults), Michelle (John Morgan), Brooke (Brandon McInturff), Mike (Pat Hopson), and Daren Jennings; wife: Kay Jennings Penley; daughter: Joyce Penley; parents: Rev. James "Jimmy" Penley and Bertha Penley; sister: Frances (Hugh Saults); brothers: Rev. Ray Penley and Rev. Amos Penley (Susie Penley); father-in-law and mother-in-law: Mark and Dicy Jennings; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Deannie Jennings (Blaine Hopson) and Hugh (Lynn Neas) Jennings; niece: Carla "Page" Jennings Reppond; other: Dallas Penley and Charlie Baines; and many special cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM at the Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home (1125 Tusculum Blvd, Greeneville, TN 37745). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 at 4:30 PM at the Doughty-Stevens Chapel (1125 Tusculum Blvd, Greeneville, TN 37745).
