Rash's Surname Index
Notes for Robert Burns PENNOCK
BEVERLY - Robert Burns Pennock, 85, of Beverly died Thursday (May 27, 2010) at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
He was born July 15, 1924, to Harry and Marie Burns Pennock and lived in the Beverly area his entire life.
Bob graduated from Beverly High School in 1942 and married Mildred Arlene Wagner on April 17, 1949. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II. He was a member of the 311th Regiment, Company M, 778th Lightning Division, receiving an Expert Rifle Badge, two Battle Stars for his service in Rhineland and Central Europe, a Good Conduct Medal and the distinguished Bronze Star Medal.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Arlene; children, Cheryl (Bill) Baxter of Parkersburg, Bobby (Mary Ann) Pennock of Beverly and Pamela (Mark) Jackson of Beverly; grandchildren, Carrie (Brent) Smith, Jared (Angie) Evans, Rudy (Ashleigh) Pennock, Roxanne (Alex Heiss) Pennock, Megan and Taylor Pennock; step-grandchildren, Bill (Linda) Baxter II, Todd (Buffy) Baxter and Jess Jackson; great-grandchildren, Jacob Smith, Madison, Rylee and Jackson Evans, Finnley and Evie Pennock; step-great-grandchildren, Brandon, Devin and Bailey Baxter and Ashlyn Jackson; sister, the Rev. Helen Lewis of Caldwell; many nieces and nephews; and grand-dogs, Abby and Harley. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Russell, Francis, and Dean Pennock.
In 1952, Bob and his brothers began Pennock Brothers Construction Inc., focusing on housing and commercial development in Beverly and throughout southeastern Ohio. He retired in 1982.
Bob was a life member of American Legion Post 389, Beverly, serving as commander in 1967 and 1968 and department sergeant at arms in 1977 and 1978. He managed the American Legion Post 389 Baseball Team for several years in the 1960s. He also was a life member of VFW Post 4713 in Malta, a 50-year member of Center Township Grange, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3665 and Smith Chapel United Methodist Church in Hackney.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday (May 30) at McCurdy Funeral Home in Beverly, with Pastor Jeff Corbett officiating. Visitation will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Military graveside services will be conducted at Beverly Cemetery by Russell Chadwick American Legion Post 389.
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