Harold Leroy Penwell
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Harold Leroy Penwell, 86 1/2, of Seymour, TN and formerly of Findlay, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born on December 27, 1934, in Fayette, OH, to his parents, John and Dorothea Penwell. Harold retired from Moorman's Manufacturing after 31 years. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. Harold was an Elder in the Christian Church for over 25 years, as well as, a Youth Sponsor, and Sunday School Teacher for more years that that. Church was his family and life. He loved serving Jesus. He was preceded in death by his parents, John C. and Dorothea Irene (Christman) Penwell; his son, Roger Alan Penwell; 2 brothers; 1 sister; and grandparents, Milton and Julia Penwell, James N. and Ethel C. (Tharpe) Christman. Harold is survived by his wife, Esma "Alice" Penwell; sons, Randy L. Penwell and wife, Stephanie, Rusty D. Penwell and wife, Dawn; daughter-in-law, Jennifer M. Penwell Porch; grandchildren, Benjamin (Lisa), Caleb (Memorey), Jessica (Mike), Michal Ruth, Lydia Hadassah (Len), J.R., J.C., J.W., and Jordan; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to Avalon Hospice Care, 121 N Henderson Ave, Sevierville, TN 37862; or to the family to assist with expenses. Family and friends are invited to attend an informal visitation Thursday, August 12, 2021, from 4-7 PM at Seymour Heights Christian Church in the Youth Room. Arrangements are in the care of Atchley Funeral Home, Seymour. Online condolences may be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com