Gordon Vernon Penney, Sr.

Gordon Vernon Penney Sr., 61, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 after a year long battle with cancer.

Gordon was born in Austin on January 23, 1958 to Frank and Winnie (Moffett) Penney. Gordon married Rita Carpenter on August 26, 2002. He served in the Army and was honorably discharged. Gordon worked as a rock mason and metal recycler. His hobbies included gardening, fishing, and spending time with family. Gordon was a wonderful son, husband, dad, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Frankie and David, niece, and granddaughter.

Gordon leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife Rita Penney; three adopted grandchildren Patricia, Sephora, and Mason; children Gordon (Sabrena) Penney, Paul (Julie) Falk, Gracie Weatherly, Amanda Penney, Travis (Kelley) Falk, Misty (Russel) Mock, Ashley Penney, and Chelsea Penney; brother Doyle (Stacy) Penney; sisters Gwenola (Dennis) Dean, Gwen (Claude) Kuempel, Peggy Ann (Larry) McClintock and Pamela Kay (David) Huneycutt; grandchildren, whom he loved dearly; 1 great grandson; numerous great nieces and great nephews.

Pallbearers are John Weatherly, Trey Penney, Kaleb Auldridge, and Kaden Mock, William Falk III, and Joey McDaniel. Honorary pallbearers are Mason Penny, Tristan Parker, and Jase Falk.

Family viewing will be held at 1:30 pm with Funeral Services following at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Providence Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Taylor City Cemetery.