Robert B. Penland
October 26, 1949 ~ November 22, 2014
Robert "Bob" Penland, died peacefully on November 22, 2014, at age 65 after a long illness.
Bob was born in Asheville, North Carolina on October 26, 1949 and moved with his parents to Vienna, Va in 1963. Bob studied at High Point University and George Mason. He retired from the US Postal Service after 33 years of service. Bob spent the last 16 months of his life at Milly's Home in Fairfax, Va and was provided with loving one-on-one care and attention.
A gifted basketball player, Bob played for James Madison High School; High Point University and George Mason University. At George Mason, he still holds records for season scoring average and was MVP of the 1969-71 roster. A gentle man off the court, Bob played with intensity and always admired the athletic achievements of others in this and other sports. Equal to basketball, Bob found joy in music and books. His interests were eclectic and beyond sports, he maintained a vast knowledge on many subjects.
Bob was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Mary; his daughter Gretchen and granddaughter Jessie; and his stepsons, Adam, Arthur and Joe and grandaughter Jane and many other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM at the Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, Va.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Alzheimer Assoc. or Capital Caring Hospice.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Bob was born in Asheville, North Carolina on October 26, 1949 and moved with his parents to Vienna, Va in 1963. Bob studied at High Point University and George Mason. He retired from the US Postal Service after 33 years of service. Bob spent the last 16 months of his life at Milly's Home in Fairfax, Va and was provided with loving one-on-one care and attention.
A gifted basketball player, Bob played for James Madison High School; High Point University and George Mason University. At George Mason, he still holds records for season scoring average and was MVP of the 1969-71 roster. A gentle man off the court, Bob played with intensity and always admired the athletic achievements of others in this and other sports. Equal to basketball, Bob found joy in music and books. His interests were eclectic and beyond sports, he maintained a vast knowledge on many subjects.
Bob was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Mary; his daughter Gretchen and granddaughter Jessie; and his stepsons, Adam, Arthur and Joe and grandaughter Jane and many other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM at the Money & King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, Va.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to the Alzheimer Assoc. or Capital Caring Hospice.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Dear Mary, I’m so sorry to hear about Bob. I think about you often. You know you have my most sincere condolences.
Mary and family, My love and prayers go out to you all at this time
we are sorry to hear that Bob has passed away. I worked with him over twenty some years. He was one of the nicest people that I ever met. My wife Ginny met him once and liked him right away. This world was a better place with Bob in it. Love always Gary and Ginny