Billy Gerald Penland

Franklin, NC - Billy Gerald Penland, age 76, of E. Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, the son of the late Lawrence S. and Gorda Stiles Penland. He was a Veteran of the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from General Motors in 1982 as a test driver. He was a member of the VFW Post #7339 and American Legion#108. He attended Hickory Knoll Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sandra Brown Penland; three daughters, Robin Penland Barrick and her husband Moody of Sky Valley, GA, Denise Schooley and her husband, Alan of Franklin, NC and Jennifer B. Geffen of San Antonio, TX: three grandchildren, Jesse Muns IV, Billy K. Penland and Jodi Fisher ; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Virginia Watts of Franklin, NC. He was preceded in death by a brother, Hoyt Penland and son, Jeffery M. Brown.

Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 7 at 2:00 PM at the Gorda Ruth Chapel, 1206 East Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

The VFW Post #7339 and the American Legion Post 108 will conduct Military rites.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gorda Ruth Chapel, 1206 East Hickory Knoll Road, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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