Paul Theron Penrod
April 15, 1941 ~ May 20, 2009
Services:
A funeral service will held on Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD with Rev. Arthur Pilkerton officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 1:00-3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Chapel, Leonardtown, MD.
Paul Theron Penrod, 68 of Hollywood, MD died May 20, 2009 at his residence. Born April 15, 1941 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Theron Luther and Gladys Geneva Butler Penrod. He was the loving husband of Judy D. Penrod whom he married on August 20, 1961 in Level, MD. He is also survived by his children Steven Penrod and his friend Theresa, Carolyn Hayden and her husband Chuck and James “Jimmy” Penrod and his daughters Christy, Susan and Jamie, all of Hollywood, MD. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren; Mike, Heather, Jason, Kristin, Blair, Alyssa, (Christy, Susan and Jamie) as well as his great-grandson Chase, his niece Judy Lynn Shull and her husband Bill and his sister Sara Harrington of Red Lion, PA. Paul graduated from Bel Air High School and moved to St. Mary’s County in 1976. He served in and worked for the U.S. Navy for 20 years, from 1959-1979, retiring in 1979. He belonged to the Patuxent Moose Lodge 2393, VFW 2632, Fleet Reserve 93 and the American Legion 208. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 23, 2009 from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD where a funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM with Rev. Arthur Pilkerton officiating. Interment will be private
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“Jimmy and family, we are so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He will also be remember for welcoming us everytime we came into the Moose Lodge. Our prayers are with you and your family.”
“Our sincere condolences, Paul always made me and everyone feel special. May the Lord’s peace be with you.”
“We are so sorry for yor loss, you guys were helping us last week with dad’s stuff. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Rest in peace Mr. Penrod.”
“Judy, Jimmy, Carolyn, From Chuck, Kay, Lyle, Cheryl, and Alison, you and Paul are in are hearts and prayers. Take care.”
“Rest in peace Paul. Your life touched many people and I am grateful to have known You.”
“TO ALL THE PENROD FAMILY.MY HEART GOES OUT TO EACH ONE OF YOU.I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.PAUL TOUCHED MANY HEARTS.MAY GOD WATCH OVER YOU AND BLESS YOU TO KEEP YOU STRONG.WE SEND OUR LOVE.”
“To all the Penrod Family Our most sincere condolences on the tragic death of Paul . You are all in our thoughs and prayers. Joan and Wayne Thompson”
“OUR LOVE IS WITH YOU AND OUR PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU.”
“Judy we really don’t know what to say, Paul and I go back to a Med Cruise on the Forrestal in 1972 when we first met. To think we met again in 1979 and worked together for all those years until I retired in 2004 and I came back for his in 2005. Paul was always the one I could depend on when the going with the crew got out of hand. I guess as Ann said he was a true friend and was a laugh a minute when we were out at the clubs. Yes I miss him and will always only remember the good times and the great things together we were able to accomplish. And you Judy and the boys I have know and worked with the boys, you all as a family can be very proud of what he did for his country and always when we traveled his family was on his mind when we talked . I could go on for probaly more than this site could record. He was part of my life for over 40 years and all I can say to you and the family is thanks for allowing Ann and I to call you friends. I will drive in for the showing. David/Ann Semat “
“”Judy, Carolyn, Steve and Jimmy, We extend our sincere condolences for your loss. Paul was one of a kind and touched all who knew him. We can recall alot of good times and thoughts over the years and will always remember his keen sense of humor and kind nature. Our prayers are with you. “
“Judy, Steve, Jimmy, Carolyn; Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this sad time. We consider ourselves fortunate for having known Paul for all these years. Please feel solace in knowing that he is home with the Lord. “
“Judy and Family: Paul was a kind and special friend. He would always make me laugh when we talked at the Fleet. I will miss him and will keep him and all of you in my prayers… God Bless.”
“Mrs. Penrod, Jimmy, Carolyn, and Steve and Family, We know how difficult this must be for you. No words can express how much a part of our life Paul was, and will always be in our heart forever. Paul was a very kind and caring man. Paul was more than a brother he was our friend. Paul’s bonds were reinforced by simple hand shake to the men and of course a good old St. Mary’s County hug or a kiss on the cheek to all the woman. He made us welcome no matter what was transpiring in his life, no matter how busy he was and, in recent time, no matter how much she was suffering. No one was a stranger to Paul, as with the first time you met him, it seemed you knew him your whole life. God gave us a true brother that remains with us through the rest of our lives, so close yet not with us in body any longer. There are so many qualities that Paul had, they are far too numerous to recount. His compassion, kindness, and gentle being will be sadly missed by us. We just wanted to let you know that from all of us at the Patuxent Moose Lodge Family Center 2393 of Hollywood, Md. we are here for you. May the comfort of God help you and your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fraternally Yours, Robert Hall Governor “
“To The Penrod Family You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.”
“Judy, Steve, Jimmy and Caroline: Our condolences are with you all. Paul and you were always smiling to us, no matter where we ran into you at! If there is anything we can do to help, Judy, please let us know. All of our blessings go out to you and the rest of the family. “
“Judy and Family, we are so sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. It’s hard to believe that 19 years have gone by since he was one of the penguins in our wedding. I still remember he and Mac serving up our “Steak Night” rehearsal dinner. Those were some good times with good friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Judy, Jimmy, Carolyn, and Steve: You know how much Paul meant to Mac and I. Paul and Mac are now reunited shipmates once again. I’m here for you, Judy. God bless you all. Love, Barb “
“To The Penrod Family we are so sadden by the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you all.”
“Judy and family, I was so sorry to hear the news about Paul. I always enjoyed bowling against his team. He was always so nice and laughing and joking with me when I saw him at the Moose. He is going to be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“we are so sorry for your loss.Paul always asked me if i had my clippers with me cause he needed a trim.If there is anything we can do please ask. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Mrs.Penrod, Steve, Jimmy, & Carolyn We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Judy and the family. Paul will be truly missed. “
“Paul I will miss you so very much and keep the memories of knowing you for the past 30 years in my heart. May you rest in peace and I will keep Judy and the kids in my prayers. “
“Judy, Carolyn, Jimmy & Steve We are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all. Please let us know if there is anything at all you need!”
“Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.”
“Judy, Steve, Carolyn & Jimmy, I really don’t know what to say to make the pain a little easier for you. He was one of a kind, he told you how it was an was always joking about something. I keep thinking of him saying “so do we have DPL’s today?”, and love those white shorts. He was a great man and friend he touched a lot of hearts. Paul rest in peace you will never be forgotten but missed by many. Look down on your family and friends and keep us in line. We love and miss you. If you guys need anything just let me know.”
“My sympathy & prayers to all of the family. Paul always brought a smile to everyone’s face and will be missed. “
“Judy & Family, May God ease your pain for the loss of Paul. I first met Paul when he bartended at the Take It Easy Ranch and will ever forget his special drink the Take It Easy Ranch Special. Now we all have a special angel in haven watching over us!”
“Judy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ask God for strength, he will be there for you.”
“We were so saddened to read of Paul’s passing. We will remember you all in our prayers. God Bless and Comfort you during this very difficult time. Your Shipmate.”
“Judy and family, we are so sorry to hear the news of Paul’s sudden death. The friendship that existed between Gerald & Paul goes all the way back to the first grade, elementary school, high school & the Navy. Please know that you and the children are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there’s anything we can do for you.”
“Steve, Jimmy, and family my prayers are with you all, I also pray that the Lord gives you all comfort in the thought in knowing that your dad and husband is now in a better place, and that some day you will all see him again. “
“Mrs. Penrod, Steve, Jimmy and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. “
“SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PAUL’S PASSING. YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS.”
“Oh, my God, Judy, I was shocked and in tears when Diane told me about Paul. You know we were best “Buds” when we worked together in the 80’s and we remained friends over the years. My heart goes out to you, Judy and Carolyn, Steve and Jimmy. Y’all are in my thoughts and prayers. Friends Always. Love, Gladney”
“To the Penrod Family, We are deeply saddened by Paul’s passing and hope that his memories help to ease the pain. Please let us know, if there is anything we can do to help. Jim and Connie”
“”Rest in Peace Paul”. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. I remember spending may nights with the family and have wonderful memories. “
“”I am so sorry for your loss, Paul was such a wonderful man and will be missed very much by all especially by all of us at the Patuxent Moose 2393. My prayers are with him and all of you. God Bless!””
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this tremendous loss for your family. God be with you.”
“This community will never quite be the same without Paul. He was truly a friend to all he met. Judy, you and your family will be in our prayers.”
“Dear Judy and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Paul’s sudden passing. He was a very nice and jolly man who welcomed everyone new who became a member and treated you as he had known you forever. He was a friend to all and always sat in the same seat and made jokes and gave all the ladies a hug and all the men a handshake. We will always remember you Judy you also made everyone feel welcome as a new member. We will keep all of you in our prayers. Since we moved to Oklahoma we will be unable to attend Paul’s viewing but we will be thinking of all of you family at this sad time. We know you all will miss him very much and so will all of the friends who knew and loved him.”
“Judy and Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words. Love to you all. Cynthia”
“We were shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. We have known Paul since 1980, he was always a good frind, and always a lot of fun to be with. Paul and I were on the road together many times. I will always remember the time in Denver when we nearly missed our flight, and Paul was running through the airport, jumping over people’s baggage. When we finally got seated on the airplane, Paul was exhausted, all sweating, and the stewardess asked me if my Father was OK!!! That was nearly true, ’cause when we were on the road Paul would take care of me like a Dad. He was a unique and dear man who will be greatly missed.”
“To the Penrod family, So sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Paul was a unique man and will be remembered always.”
“Judy, Steve, Jimmy and Carolyn. My heart goes out to you and your family on the lose of Paul. He will be greatly missed by all, his way with words will forever bring a smile to my face. Judy, we are here for you and your family, as you and your family have so many times been here for us. “
“It was a Privilege and an Honor to know you. You will be missed by the Fleet, the VFW, the Legion, and the Moose Fraternity. Thank You for getting me involved with them all. Salute Shipmate”
“Dear Penrod Family, It saddens me with the passing of Paul. He was truly a wonderful man, and he always stopped to make time to chat, no matter what. It seems as though, his mission in life was to have you smile, and laugh before he left your presence. This was truly a gift, and took him a long way in life. He never met a stranger, and was a friend to many. May he now rest in peace, and be forever, in the heaven’s above, watching over us.”
“Judy and family, you can’t imagine how shocked I was to hear of Paul’ s passing, so many of my friends have passed since I left Maryland….Judy you will be in my prayers, Paul and Joe along with Jake, went way back… Paul will be missed by a lot of people he surely was the life of the party….. God Bless you Judy and may God watch over you and your family. I wish I could have been there for you ….but do know my prayers are with you…. God Bless, Dottie Mascaro”
“WE ARE SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF A GOOD AND HONEST AND FRIENDLY AND THERE IS JUST TO MANY GOOD WORDS TO EXPLAIN HOW WE ALL FEEL ABOUT MR PENROD HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED. I REALLY ENOYED AND LOVED HIM LIKE A DAD. I MISS YOU PAUL AND NOW YOU ARE IN HEAVEN WACTHING ALL OF YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS”
“Judy, Carolyn, Jimmy and Steve: My thoughts and prayers are with you in this darkest hour of your lives. May all the good memories and happy times carry you through this difficult time. Remember him well and with lots of love. May he be at rest now with others that went before him. Paul will truly be missed. “
“Judy, Carolyn, Jimmy, and Steve, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God needed another angel; look up–he’s there. Love, Diane”
“”He brought joy to many people and will be missed a great deal.””
“”We are very saddened by the passing of Paul. Paul and I worked together on several special occations and I know that he was a true individual who beleive in Honor and Commitment. May God watch over and comfort you and your family as you stuggle through these hard times. We would like for you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You. (Burt) “
“Judy, Carolyn, Jimmy & Steve, I am so sorry for your loss. He always brought joy and life when he entered a room with his wonderful personality. He will be truly missed.”
“TO the family of Paul. I never met any of you but I did work several years with Paul during my tour of duty as the AMMRL program Manager in NAVAIR 417. I am so sorry for your loss. Paul was a key factor in all that he did. Paul, rest in peace. Take charge and carry out the plan of the day. “
“PAUL T. PENROD May 23, 2009 Viewing: Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home 41590 Fenwick St., Leonardtown. Maryland 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM- Viewing 3:00 PM Prayers Gathering immediately after at the Patuxent Moose Lodge Family Center Located at the intersection of Mervell Dean & Clarks Landing Road, Hollywood Md. 301 373-3917 BRING A DISH Fraternally Yours, Robert Hall Governor “
“Judy, Carolyn, Jimmy, Steve, Kristin, Blair, Alyssa and families. We were so saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We hold all those fun filled times that we were blessed to share with Paul and your family very close to our hearts. I’m not that great with words, but found this and thought it was what Paul would say to us all! He is Gone You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he lived, You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him Or you can be full of the love that you shared, You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he is gone Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on, You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes love and go on. “
“So sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. He use to come into Mckay’s in Wildwood to pick up the things he needed for his dinner that he made for the moose lodge, he was a very nice man and spoke to all of us girl’s that worked as cashier’s at Mckay’s. He will be greatly missed. God bless you all.”
“Thank you to all of Hollywood, MD,and my beautiful, gracious loving family for giving me back the most wonderful memories of my brother Paul who I have and will always idolize. He was truely the best brother anyone could ask for. I will miss those big hugs and great smile so much.And thank you to you,Miss Judy, for giving Paul’s life meaning and endless happiness. Sincerly; Sara and Judy Lynn “
“My heart felt wishes go to the members of the Penrod family – Again, another of my steaming partners has slipped on the fantail of life. I am sure Jack, Mac, Bob, Harry, and others were there to catch him. “li’l PP” will be missed by many, but will be most missed by the one’s who’s lives he touched with his unique line of BS that only a rare few possess. With a heavy heart – George Kemp”
“Judy and family, It was with deep sadness that we learned of Paul’s passing. Paul and I bowled together for several seasons while I was at NAMO and NADOC. His sense of humor and ability to somehow leave me holding the beer frame always made those time memorable. He will be missed by many. Please accept our heartfeld condolences. Lyn and Don Schramm”
“Judy & Family: We were so very sorry to hear of Paul’s death. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and hopefully it will be some consolation to you knowing that Paul is now in a far better place than we can ever imagine.”
“Judy, our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will treasure the stories, hugs and laughs Paul shared with us. Since Mary and Kermit Zerby introduced you and Paul to us, we have treasured your friendship. You and your family are in our prayers. Please don’t hesitate to ask we are here to help. “
“Dear Judy and children Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of paul. He was always such a fun loving person and he touched many hearts along the way. We will always remember the good times all of us had at the Chiefs Club and the many occasions we were together for celebrations of one kind or another. We will surely miss Paul’s good humor and smiling face. We are deeply sorry that we were not here in the county to pay our respects at the funeral home. Please know that our prayers and our hearts are with you and the entire family. We are thinking about you and only wish there was something more we could do. All our love Dick and Jackie Solomon”
“Judy,Carolyn, Jimmy, Steve, I am so very sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. He was a great man and he will be truley missed. I know this is a difficult time for you. If you need anything just let me know. You are in my prayers. Love to all! “
“My sincere condolences to the family, Steve and Carolyn we played shuffle bowl together, I played for the American Legion in Ridge, and Carolyn we always talked about day care, the stories we had. Jimmy, I did not know you but I am so sorry for your loss. Judy my the memories keep you warm and my all of you know that your father/husband will be missed.”
“I first met Paul when I started working at Solomons Annex back in 1987 for the Officer in Charge. He was always cutting up and carrying on and giving Ron Davis hell. Those were the good old days. When my ex-husband joined the Moose Lodge we would see each other there and still laugh and carry on. I remember the one time I was in there on my birthday, November 10th which is also Marine Corp birthday. We had a big conversation about the Navy and Marine Corp. He was always smiling. God rest his soul!”
“very sorry to hear about Paul. He helped many people and will be deeply missed. I assure you his memories and his good deeds will be rewarded in heaven. Mrs. Penrod anytime you would like to contact me my email is kuwait90@yahoo.com“
“Judy and family, I am so sorry to hear about Paul’s passing. I remember the old day’s. My prayers and thoughts are with you. God Bless.”