Roger Franklin Penland
August 30, 1954 - December 25, 2019
Roger Franklin Penland, 65, of Grafton, formally of Katy, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born on August 30, 1954, in Newport News, Virginia, a son of the late Marion Ward Penland and Lelia (Summers) Penland. Roger was a U. S. Navy Veteran and proudly served from 1972 – 1974 during the Vietnam Era. He was a disabled Veteran and a stay at home father to his four sons. Roger is survived by his four sons: Jonathan E. Penland and wife, Amber, of Grafton, Andrew T. Penland, of Columbus, Ohio, Roger F. Penland Jr., of Fairmont, and Mark J. Penland, of Fairmont; five grandchildren: Ethan M. Penland, Nathan I. Penland, Holden C. Penland, Liam Penland, and Willow Penland; and brother, Robert H. Watkins and wife, Barbara, of Youngstown, Ohio. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Judy Kay (Harris) Penland; and his daughter, Jennifer Ann Penland. Memorial contribution may be made to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses. In keeping with his wishes, Roger will be cremated. A graveside service will take place West Virginia National Cemetery at a later date.
Roger Franklin Penland, 65, of Grafton, formally of Katy, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born on August 30, 1954, in Newport News, Virginia, a son of the late Marion Ward Penland... View Obituary & Service Information