Tom Penfold, Sr.
July 11, 1926 - August 13, 2021
Thomas Frank Penfold, Sr., of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, August 13th, 2021 at his home at the age of 95. Mr. Penfold was born in Home Gardens, California to the late Vern and Alice McFadden Penfold. He served his country proudly in the United State Navy during World War II and went on to work as a Hydraulic Engineer with Bertea Products. Mr. Penfold also worked for NASA tracking astronauts during the Apollo Missions. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma and loved his Lord and Savior. He also loved farming and spending quality time with his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Penfold was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan Penfold; four sons, Ken Penfold and his wife Teri, Duane Penfold and his wife Elaine, Ron Penfold and his wife Jacque, and Tom Penfold and his wife Jackie; 14 grandchildren, Julie, Jared, Kellie, Cody, Laura, Casey, Treva, Mandie, Ronnie, Gavin, Christina, Graeme, Gareth, and Maegan; and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 19th, 2021 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 11:00am-1:00pm with the funeral to immediately follow at 1:00pm with Dr. J. Herbert Hester officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
July 11, 1926 - August 13, 2021
Thomas Frank Penfold, Sr., of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, August 13th, 2021 at his home at the age of 95. Mr. Penfold was born in Home Gardens, California to the late Vern and Alice McFadden Penfold. He served his country proudly in the United State Navy during World War II and went on to work as a Hydraulic Engineer with Bertea Products. Mr. Penfold also worked for NASA tracking astronauts during the Apollo Missions. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma and loved his Lord and Savior. He also loved farming and spending quality time with his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Penfold was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan Penfold; four sons, Ken Penfold and his wife Teri, Duane Penfold and his wife Elaine, Ron Penfold and his wife Jacque, and Tom Penfold and his wife Jackie; 14 grandchildren, Julie, Jared, Kellie, Cody, Laura, Casey, Treva, Mandie, Ronnie, Gavin, Christina, Graeme, Gareth, and Maegan; and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 19th, 2021 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 11:00am-1:00pm with the funeral to immediately follow at 1:00pm with Dr. J. Herbert Hester officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
Tom Penfold, Sr.
July 11, 1926 - August 13, 2021
Thomas Frank Penfold, Sr., of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, August 13th, 2021 at his home at the age of 95. Mr. Penfold was born in Home Gardens, California to the late Vern and Alice McFadden Penfold. He served his country proudly in the United State Navy during World War II and went on to work as a Hydraulic Engineer with Bertea Products. Mr. Penfold also worked for NASA tracking astronauts during the Apollo Missions. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma and loved his Lord and Savior. He also loved farming and spending quality time with his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Penfold was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan Penfold; four sons, Ken Penfold and his wife Teri, Duane Penfold and his wife Elaine, Ron Penfold and his wife Jacque, and Tom Penfold and his wife Jackie; 14 grandchildren, Julie, Jared, Kellie, Cody, Laura, Casey, Treva, Mandie, Ronnie, Gavin, Christina, Graeme, Gareth, and Maegan; and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 19th, 2021 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 11:00am-1:00pm with the funeral to immediately follow at 1:00pm with Dr. J. Herbert Hester officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
July 11, 1926 - August 13, 2021
Thomas Frank Penfold, Sr., of Tullahoma, passed this life on Friday, August 13th, 2021 at his home at the age of 95. Mr. Penfold was born in Home Gardens, California to the late Vern and Alice McFadden Penfold. He served his country proudly in the United State Navy during World War II and went on to work as a Hydraulic Engineer with Bertea Products. Mr. Penfold also worked for NASA tracking astronauts during the Apollo Missions. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Tullahoma and loved his Lord and Savior. He also loved farming and spending quality time with his family. In addition to his parents, Mr. Penfold was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan Penfold; four sons, Ken Penfold and his wife Teri, Duane Penfold and his wife Elaine, Ron Penfold and his wife Jacque, and Tom Penfold and his wife Jackie; 14 grandchildren, Julie, Jared, Kellie, Cody, Laura, Casey, Treva, Mandie, Ronnie, Gavin, Christina, Graeme, Gareth, and Maegan; and 26 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 19th, 2021 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 11:00am-1:00pm with the funeral to immediately follow at 1:00pm with Dr. J. Herbert Hester officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.
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