We are sad to announce that on April 9, 2024, at the age of 66, Robert Leonard Penley of Locust Grove, Virginia, born in Arlington, Virginia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Gene Penley and Charlene Penley; his wife Susan Lessa Penley; his sons, Dan Penley (Jessica) of Centreville and John Penley (Audrey) of Mechanicsville; his grandchildren, Landon, Harper and Carter; his siblings, Karen O'Connor (Rory), Susan Brewster, Marty Nadeau, Harold Penley (Karen) and Bill Penley; and his pet Rufus.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Laurel Hill Funeral Home (10127 Plank Rd, Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA 22553). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 16th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Robert's neuro oncologist's laboratory's research by mailing a check to the UVA Neuro-Oncology Research Fund (For the Purow Laboratory) at the following address: UVA Neuro-Oncology Research Fund (for Purow laboratory) Attn: Erica Cook West Complex, Room 6230 University of Virginia 1300 Jefferson Park Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22908.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Laurel Hill Funeral Home