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Justin Penrod Obituary
MAHOMET – Spc. Justin Owen Penrod, 24, of Mahomet passed away at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, in Arab Jabour, Iraq.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, at the Urbana Assemby of God, 2502 S. Race St., Urbana, with the Reverend Gary Grogan and Elder Russell Beck officiating. Burial will be in Danville National Cemetery, Danville, with full military honors accorded. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, 2007, at the church. Morgan Memorial Home, 1304 Regency Drive West, Savoy is handling the arrangements.
Spc. Penrod was born on Dec. 18, 1982, in Danville. He married Christina Lyne Whittington on Nov. 1, 2004, in Champaign. Surviving are his wife and son, Colin Owen Penrod of Mahomet; his father and stepmother, George and Diane Penrod of Danville; brother, Jim Penrod of Danville; one neice, Saddie Penrod of Danville; sister, Nicole Escobedo of Oakwood; two nephews, Terry and Trae Escobedo of Oakwood; three nieces Ty, Kyah and Ema Escobedo of Oakwood; sister, Christi Shank of Galveston, Ind.; and nephew, Brock Shank of Galveston, Ind.; two nieces, Courtney and Megan Shank of Galveston, Ind.; his mother, Tina Tuttle of Danville; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Richard and Julie Whittington of Mahomet; sister-in-law, Jennifer Ladage of Mahomet; one niece, Emmilee Ladage of Mahomet; and one nephew, Hunter Ladage of Mahomet. He was preceded in death by his sister, Emily Penrod; and brother, Ricky Reavis.
Spc. Penrod graduated from Lincoln's Challenge Military Academy in Rantoul. He served in the Illinois National Guard from 2000 to 2007 with the 2-130th Infantry. He was currently serving his second tour in Iraq in the U.S. Army in B company 1-30 INF BN with the 3rd ID out of Fort Stewart, Ga. He was a member of the VFW in Farmer City. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, barbecuing and spending time with his family. He was an avid NASCAR fan.
Memorial can be made to the organization of the donor's choice.
Memories and Condolences
for Justin Penrod
Tina Tuttle
June 19, 2020
Not a day goes by that you aren't on my mind. I think of what kind of man you would have become. I wonder if you would still have that ornery grin and twinkle in your eyes. You were a unique child and a special spot in my heart. I'm glad you are at peace and can't wait to see you Justin. I love you and miss you so much!
Chip Turner
May 27, 2019
It was an honor to serve with you. I will never forget you and I still smile when I remember some of your shenanigans.
Aunt Claire Matheny
May 26, 2019
I love you Jutt! Time doesnt heal the wound , it only dulls the pain a little. RIP Bud
Mom
May 26, 2019
Missing you son, thinking of you and wishing I could see you soon.
Geraldo Quinones
May 25, 2019
It's been along time brother because of you I'm here. Wish I could have been able to be there to say goodbye. I miss the paint ball wars we would have on black diamond dr back at ft Stewart. Sorry I never visited you final place of rest dont know where it is but I will think of my battle this memorial day Red 3 golf out
Tina Tuttle
October 21, 2018
Thinking about you this day son. I think of you often and miss you more than words could ever say. I can't wait to see your handsome face and hug you and knowing that I will never have to say goodbye again. What a glorious day that will be.... Mom I love you Justin
Santina Collier
September 9, 2018
I love you uncle Justin tell Justina and mommy's grandpa and my old dog i said hi and I love them by the way I got a new dog and it is a German Shepard and his name is rigo I love you.
Love Santina your niece
Aunt Claire Matheny
September 9, 2018
Miss you today and everyday . I love you Jutt
September 8, 2018
Love you uncle jut
Santina Collier
September 8, 2018
Hey uncle Justin I was just reading some lf these and I just want to say I love you sooooo much I am 12 now and I miss you a lot even though I was a baby when I saw you I can still see ypur face right now I love you love santina your neice
Tina Tuttle
December 18, 2017
Happy Birthday son.... Love you son and miss you so much
Santina Collier
August 14, 2017
Love you Uncle Justin
Tina
May 23, 2017
Thinking of you son....love mom
September 27, 2016
Love you Justin and I miss you son!!!
May 30, 2016
Thinking of you on Memorial day son....I honor and so proud of you...I miss you with all my heart. If I could only part the skies and see your sparkling blue eyes and see that mischief grin. You are very close to my heart. Loved by so many. You've impacted alot of lives and left a large hole in my mine that could never be filled.
James Attebery
May 16, 2016
I was a cadet at LCA and you by far were one the taught me the most and it broke my heart when I heard what happen. You were an amazing person to be around you tried to act mean but you couldn't around me you showed me many hand to hand combat including the 3 inch punch. Good time flys high spc penrod
Thomika Gouard
March 9, 2016
I miss you Penrod. We use to have fun driving the teachers nuts. I can't believe you are gone. Our last conversation was on Michigan St. I didn't know it would be our last. RIH..
Kyle Swaney
March 8, 2016
We had some good memories brother, you were a good and genuine "dude", may you fly high in the heavens above!
March 6, 2016
Love you so much
tina tuttle
February 29, 2016
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mom
February 3, 2016
I miss you so much jutter butter. I still see that wonderful grin and that way you could make me laugh when I wanted to be mad. I love and miss you very much
tuttle
December 2, 2015
Thinking of you today son...I love you
August 11, 2015
I don't know you, but I met your wonderful mother on the phone today! One day, there will be a glad reunion! Gathan
tina
August 11, 2015
8 years ago today. For some it seems a lifetime for me its like yesterday... Missing you and loving you son
July 17, 2015
Loving you and missing you today Justin...mom
tina tuttle
June 18, 2015
Every time I look to the east I vision you coming in the clouds with Jesus and grandpa....I miss you so much Justin
May 15, 2015
Love and miss you Jutter butter!
tina tuttle
February 28, 2015
Thinking of you son...miss you very much. Not a single day goes by and you're not in my thoughts. I can't wait to see you son. Love you so much.
September 29, 2014
Thinking of you today Justin...I believe it won't be much longer and I'll be holding you in my arms again and kissing your handsome face!!! I cannot wait for that DAY!!!! I miss you son every day!!!!!!!! I love you!!!! Mom
August 6, 2014
I never had the pleasure of meeting you, but I do know your sister, and have met your mom...both BEAUTIFUL people, so I am sure you were/are as well!
June 24, 2014
Love you little man....miss you so much! Still hard to think of not seeing you whenever I want. Things we all take for granted. Love mom
April 24, 2014
I miss you Jutt!
December 18, 2013
Happy bday son
Tina tuttle
December 6, 2013
Thinking of you and miss you very much Justin. I love you...mom
August 30, 2013
Love you jutter butter!
August 11, 2013
This day was the worst day of my life. My life was forever changed! I can't wait to be with you! I love you son, you aren't forgotten,NEVER!!! Love Mom
mom
August 6, 2013
It is about that time of year jut...it might be 6 years but it still seems like yesterday. I miss you more today than ever! I love you
June 18, 2013
missing you pretty bad today son...I wish I could touch you hear your laugh and see that twinkle in you eye
my heart hurts today...mom xoxo
April 21, 2013
Missing you son...not a day goes by and you are not in my thoughts...I love you
Chip Turner
April 19, 2013
I miss you brother. Heaven's happier that your there, but the world's sadder without you. I was just on FB looking at pictures and thinking about our tour in the sandbox. You are not forgotten!
December 18, 2012
happy 30th birthday. I love you jut
November 22, 2012
thinking of you son
November 17, 2012
I love you and miss you Justin...the holidays aren't the same without you...love mom
October 9, 2012
love and miss you
September 4, 2012
Love you Jut, mom
August 18, 2012
Thinking of you Justin...I sure miss you. Wish I could hear your voice...miss your handsome face. Love mom
July 17, 2012
You arent forgotten son
mom
June 20, 2012
I look to the east and for Jesus and, to be with you again...I miss you so much Justin
Tina Tuttle
May 27, 2012
I love and miss you Jut...you are always in my thoughts and close to my heart! Love mom
May 24, 2012
Just thinking about you again... I sure do miss ya bubba. Cant wait to see you again. Love ya your sis
May 4, 2012
love. you jut!
mom
April 24, 2012
thinking of you justin...miss you more than ever
April 8, 2012
Happy Ressurection Day Justin, because He lives you are alive, I am grateful for what He done for us on the cross and because of that I know I will see you again soon. I love you Justin and miss that handsome face, can't wait to hold you again and never have to let you ago again. love Mom
March 27, 2012
Longing to see you Justin....miss you terribly
March 27, 2012
i love you uncle justin you are the best love santina
March 27, 2012
love you bubba.
March 10, 2012
Kisses and Hugs Justin, I love you and miss you so much. Mom
March 1, 2012
All my love little guy
Aunt Claire
Linda Cole
February 29, 2012
NEVER FORGET YOU JUSTIN! AUNT LINDA
February 29, 2012
Thinking of you today with a heavy heart, I miss you Jut! Mom
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas Justin, I love you and miss you. love mom
mom
November 17, 2011
Really missing you tonite son, I dreamt of you this morning and still feel the pain as if it was just yesterday. I wish for the day to be reunited with you Justin, just a little bit longer, need to be a little patient, and I will never have to say good bye again. I love you so much and miss you each and everyday.
mom
October 30, 2011
Thinking of you tonite Justin, you have not been forgotten.
mom
October 24, 2011
Justin, It is still hard to believe you are gone, I long for the day for when the eastern sky parts and I meet you in the air when Jesus comes for us, I miss you so much son, I love you more than words could say.
August 25, 2011
hey bubba just sitting here thinking about ya and so wish i could just pick up the phone to hear your voice i miss you so much, i cant believe your gone it hurts so bad somedays i think i wont cry but then i ball like a baby thinking just cause i am grown i am supposed to be strong and handle it and then i look at your picture and got so much pain in my heart. saying i love you just dont seem like enough said or saying i miss you over and over just dont cut it not really sure how to handle the loss of you still. i do know this you are so missed by so many people and touched so many lives just having you in mine made my life worth while. there are nights when i look at the stars hoping were looking at the same ones and thinking of each other or see something that i know god has given me as a sign that you are thinking about me, nights i dream and just hope i dream about you and i cant not really sure why or if i could even handle it. i love you brother so much. i hear your voice sometimes and wish i saw the face to go with it but i guess god knows best and i know we will be together soon and your with my little baby in heaven hold her tight for me til i get there and tell her that i love her so much. love me
Allyson Carter
August 23, 2011
Thank you for your service and for keeping America safe and FREE. Your ultimate sacrifice has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.
-A grateful military wife
Roger Rickert
August 23, 2011
Rest in Peace Hero, our Grateful Nation Salutes You. Welcome Home
A Thankful Vietnam Vet
August 17, 2011
You are on my mind today.I love you little buddy! Aunt Claire
Peggy Childers
August 11, 2011
To the family and friends of Spc. Justin O. Penrod:
Please accept my remembrance of Justin on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
August 11, 2011
4years today something I am still trying to deal with is your loss. I woke up to a Sunday morning to hear I had lost my best friend my brother never thought my journey through life would be so empty without you in it. I know soon we will be together but the emptiness of your presence is hard to deal with. I love you Justin and miss you dearly.
Pam Starkey
July 12, 2011
On September 11, 2011 Sunset Memorial Park Danville IL will host a Tribute to Everyday Heroes Service where among other parts of the moving service, we would like to honor the memory of soldiers from Verm County who gave their lives for the service of their country. We would like families of these soldiers to be special guests on that day. i would ask that someone from Justin's family would contact me at Sunset to arrange time to discuss this tribute. Thank you so much. Pam Starkey 217 442-2874
Aunt Claire
June 1, 2011
Time goes by so fast. I wished the pain of your being gone would. I love you kiddo!
May 30, 2011
I know its another holiday to remember our special people but everyday is a day to remember my special brother but not only today is it just you theres a special little baby with you that i know your taking care of and i miss you and love you both more than words could ever say the pain in my heart makes its worth it just to know one day soon i will see you and my baby please wrap your arms around each other and just love one another til i get there. I love you Justin and little one.
April 14, 2011
its been a while since i have been on here just thinking about you. your niece misses you ( this is from her now ) santina i miss you uncle justin and i love you.
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Justin, I miss you and love you very much.......love mom
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas brother I love you
December 18, 2010
Happy Birthday baby brother I love you.
December 16, 2010
hey jut its your sis just thinking about you as Christmas gets near... I miss you and know your here in spirit and watching over us all... I love you bud and always wishing you were here with us all... lots of love listia
December 1, 2010
Justin today is your sons 4th birthday. You would be so proud of him the way he has grown up into a wonderful toddler!! He is now in school and loves it. We miss you so much but we know that you are with us everyday and you will be here for his party.
Love you Justin
Always and Forever
Your Wife
Christina Penrod
November 29, 2010
just thinking about you today as always. wishing you were here. i love you my brother and miss you terribly. see you soon one day. love your sis
November 25, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving Justin... Its not the same without you here. My daughter asked me what I was going to say I was thankful for today and I told her of course my children and family and my brother and that he will still be apart of this holiday cause your in all of our hearts... LOVE your family
November 24, 2010
I Love You
November 24, 2010
Hey Jut its me again just thinking of you as we are getting closer to the holidays which makes it that much harder to deal with... I love you and miss you more and more each day I know you are surrounded by love each day that your in heaven I hope a angel reaches over and hugs you for me and tells you I love you... I didnt think it would be this hard to write this but as the years have gone by its harder and harder to deal with I miss my brother so much you were so much more than a brother to me you were my best friend hero and so much more...I know you look down on us I wish I could feel your presence around me cause I need you so bad. So much hurt has happened since you have been gone and I know God wont put more on us than we can handle but the pain of not having you here is unbearable. I love you my brother and I hope to see you soon.
Dena Stingley
November 16, 2010
Jut,
When I think of you I remember what a sweet handsome little boy you were and what a brave awesome man of honor you became.I am so proud that you were and are apart of my family!! I love and miss you and will forever honor your memory every memorial and veterens day. Sleep with the angels...Love Dena
November 16, 2010
another day thinking of you
October 20, 2010
thinking of you today
September 6, 2010
hey brother just thinking of you and missing you... love your sister
Peggy Childers
August 11, 2010
To the family and friends of Spc. Justin O. Penrod:
Remembering Justin on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
July 4, 2010
hey brother its yet another holiday and your not here i miss you terribly and hope that one day soon i will see you again... your another uncle jut and you would just love her to pieces... love your sis
June 27, 2010
Justin, I am not able to get on here as much as I used to, I think of you so many times through the day and wish I would be able to see your handsome face. You became an uncle again, and the first thought was "I know uncle Justin would be here loving you and kissing your little face. " I miss you my boy. I wish I could hug you and kiss you, love you forever, mom
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