Daryl Penry Obituary
He was born on May 21, 1963, the son of Cecil and Norma (Nunley) Penry in Hoyt, Kansas. Daryl grew up and lived his life in the Hoyt area.
On July 25, 2000, he was united in marriage to Glenda Mills in Great Basin National Park, Nevada.
Daryl had his own excavating business. He had a natural talent and could operate anything, especially heavy equipment. He was the man who never wanted to grow up, he always enjoyed playing in the dirt ! You could see he loved what he was doing, it was amazing to watch him create what looked like nothing and turn it into something beautiful.
He was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed fishing, boating and a bottle of Jack Daniels. Daryl had a great sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh with his practical jokes. He loved animals and adored his dogs.
Daryl was preceded in death by his parents, son Josh Penry and dog Katie.
He is survived by his loving wife, Glenda; children Jacob, Joey, Madison and Toni; grandchildren and his dogs Rufus and Sam.
Family will greet friends from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Parker-Price and Davidson Chapel.
Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Muddy Creek Cemetery in Hoyt, Kansas.
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245 NW Independence Ave, Topeka, KS 66608
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John Nightingale
June 15, 2024
Sorry for your/our loss
We had Daryl do some escavation for us , wonderful man
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Pamela Hefner-Montez
June 11, 2024
Daryl and I were instant friends the moment we met. I was with some girls at Remington´s a local C&W dance club, on a Friday after work for Happy Hour. As I approached the bar, my friend, Paula, always first to any occasion; Daryl was talking to her. As the other ladies arrived, he sat with us and was a hoot. He and I played a couple of games of pool; of course, he won both games. We as a group invited him to go to another club to listen to one of my favorite bands and dance. He and I were dancing, and all at once he did the splits, and hopped up as quickly as he dropped down; this trick continued every time we went dancing. He was happily a lifetime member of our ladies´ group. Always a smile, a joke, and a blast to be around. Our friendship was so special. I had some acreage and without me knowing; he cleared it out for me; what a guy. He and Joey came to my house EARLY every Saturday and woke me and my daughters Sarah and Allison up. Joey had a huge crush on Allison, he was no older than eleven or twelve at the time. I was widowed, and Daryl was thirteen years younger than me. I know this might sound strange, but he was like a brother, and quickly became the protector of the girls and me. He was a country boy all the way around; and he sounded like a man from the foothills of Kentucky. I was blessed to meet Josh and Madison, when she was a tiny baby. I am so happy he met and married Glenda; he shared with me soon after they married, that Glenda was the one he had been praying, looking and waiting for. Joey and I have stayed close through the years. He calls me mom, and I call him son. We have many fond memories of both you and Joey. We loved you so much! Rest In Peace Our Precious Friend. Pamela, Sarah and Allison Hefner
Alvin and Roxanne Mack
June 7, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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