Robert Hubard Penn

Robert Hubard Penn, 64, of Roanoke, Va., died on Saturday, November 28, 2009. He was born in Martinsville, Va., son of the late Walter Lee Penn, Jr. and the late Sallie Hubard Penn. He grew up in Stuart, Va., received the B.A. degree from William and Mary University, the M.B.A. from Virginia Tech, and the Master of Geriatric Social Work from Radford University. He worked as an insurance broker for many years. In his retirement he was a counselor at Catawba County State Hospital. He was an avid sailplane pilot and sailor and dulcimer player. He was past president of the Civitan Club in Roanoke and past president of the Parkinson's Family Support Group in Roanoke. He is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Gale Palmer Penn; his brother, Walter Lee Penn, III and numerous family members and friends. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, at the corner of Jefferson Street and Elm Avenue. The Reverend Barkley Thompson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.