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Stephen Penley Obituary
Born and raised in Bristol, Tennessee, Stephen graduated from East Tennessee State University. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Hazardville United Methodist Church in Enfield. A truly dedicated employee at Konica-Minolta, he was employed with the company for 42 years before retiring as technical director. Stephen loved the outdoors, especially fishing, boating, and golf.
Besides his wife, Cathy, he is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Penley and her husband, Steven Threlkeld, of Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Andrea Strouth and her husband, Gregory Strouth, of Somers; his mother, Dorothy (Galligher) Penley of Bristol, Tennessee; his brother, Wayne Penley and his wife, Lois, of Bluff City, Tennessee; his beloved grandchildren, Lillian Patricia Threlkeld, Hallie Penley Strouth, and Elle Penley Strouth. Stephen also leaves many extended family.
Services will be held at Weaver Funeral Home, 630 Locust St., Bristol, Tennessee, Monday, July 31, from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 8 p.m. Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at Glenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephen's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Cathy penley
January 23, 2018
Steve, I miss you so much I can hardly make it. Honey, I think about you every day. I'm keeping flowers,(roses) on your grave. I know you know I'm still in Tn. My health isn't so good right now, but I'll be OK. I'll love you forever. I visit you often. We'll be together some day again. I love you so very much. Your wife forever......?Cathy
Tom Bengtson
July 31, 2017
I'm very sorry for your loss. Steve was always such a down to earth and positive person. He lived life well and will be truly missed. Rest well my friend.
Gail Rinaldi
July 31, 2017
Cathy and family,
I feel so sorry for the loss of Steve. He was a nice man and he will be missed very much at KMBS. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Bob Coder
July 31, 2017
Cathy & Family, so sorry for your loss. I knew Steve for many of the years he worked at Konica Minolta. He was a very good person. He will be truly missed.
Greg Werth
July 31, 2017
Dear Cathy and Family,
It is with heartfelt sadness that I learned of Steve's passing. I worked with Steve at KM in Windsor for many years and we became good friends. I will never forget his thoughtfulness and Kindness. I will truly miss Steve and my prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Ed Hoyer
July 31, 2017
Cathy and family... I'm very sorry that Steve has passed. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love you all.
Butch and Kris Dufour
July 30, 2017
Cathy,
Sending strength, love and peace to you and your family.
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