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Larry Penix Obituary

Larry Steven

Penix

Marshall - Larry Steven Penix, 44, died Tuesday, February 19, 2013, at his residence.

A native of Buncombe County, Larry was a son of Steve and Nancy B. Penix of Asheville. He worked at Grace Healthcare of Asheville as a CNA and was a member of Chapel Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Larry is survived by a brother, David Penix and his wife, Elisha and was uncle of Sydney, Jordan, Madison and Joshua.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Pastor Larry Appleby and Rev. Doug Guy officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family request that memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

A memorial register is available at grocefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Feb. 22, 2013.

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kell laniet

March 1, 2013

I have known Larry for many years he was a good friend in witch i will always cherish the memories i have my heart goes out to his family and other friends to have knew him was a joy i will love you always my friend (pretty)

Anne Owenby

February 25, 2013

I am so sad to hear about your loss. Starting in grade school we often sat next to each other since I was an "O" and he was "P"! Larry was always joking and laughing with me. Many of us from school were sad to hear of his passing. I will keep the family in my prayers.

Charlie Strickland

February 23, 2013

To Nancy & Family: I,m so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you.May God give you peace and comfort during this time.

Floyd and Roena Dills

February 22, 2013

Steve and Nancy, so sorry to learn of Larry's passing. we are praying for you. May God bless you both and give you comfort in this time and in the days to come.

Olga P.

February 22, 2013

My condolences to the Penix family. May you find comfort from God's word recorded at Ecclesiastes 9:5, 10 regarding the loss of your loved.

February 22, 2013

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Bill and Ruby Godfrey and family.

Ray and Cindy Pace

February 22, 2013

Steve and Nancy,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all. May God give you grace that you need.

Amanda pitts

February 22, 2013

Fellow co-worker

Jeff Watts

February 22, 2013

I am sorry for your lost.Will be praying for you during this time.

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