James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.

Male 1924 - 1984  (59 years)


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  • Name James Willoughby Penuel 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Born 26 Nov 1924  Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 11 Jan 1984  St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 14 Jan 1984  Royal Palm South Cemetery - St. Petersburg, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I9206  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 15 Sep 2020 

    Father Henry Grady Penuel,   b. 30 Sep 1892, Lascassas, Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Sep 1976, Live Oak, Washington County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Martha Pearl Swain,   b. 8 Jan 1894, Sanford, Seminole County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Nov 1991, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 97 years) 
    Married 18 Jul 1922  Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F4074  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Horgen Grinaker,   b. 17 Jul 1925, Wedowee, Randolph County, Alabama, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jan 2006, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 12 Jun 1949  St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. J.W. Penuel, Jr.
    +2. J.H. Penuel
    Last Modified 15 Sep 2020 
    Family ID F4075  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Nov 1924 - Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 12 Jun 1949 - St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 11 Jan 1984 - St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 14 Jan 1984 - Royal Palm South Cemetery - St. Petersburg, Florida, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Ruby Mae Swain Horton (holding baby Charles Montraville Horton, Jr.), James William Swain (holding baby James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.), Martha Pearl Swain Penuel, and baby Mary Emma Penuel
    Ruby Mae Swain Horton (holding baby Charles Montraville Horton, Jr.), James William Swain (holding baby James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.), Martha Pearl Swain Penuel, and baby Mary Emma Penuel
    Martha Pearl Swain Penuel, James William Swain, Latty Missouri Sheilds Swain, Mary Jane Crow Swain, Mary Emma Penuel, and James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.
    Martha Pearl Swain Penuel, James William Swain, Latty Missouri Sheilds Swain, Mary Jane Crow Swain, Mary Emma Penuel, and James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.
    Taken in 1929
    James Willoughby Penuel
    James Willoughby Penuel
    1943 University of Florida Yearbook Photo
    Gainesville, Florida, USA
    James Willoughby Penuel, Sr. and Margaret Horgen Grinaker
    James Willoughby Penuel, Sr. and Margaret Horgen Grinaker
    Taken on their wedding day on June 12, 1949
    James Willoughby Penuel, Sr. and Margaret Horgen Grinaker
    James Willoughby Penuel, Sr. and Margaret Horgen Grinaker
    Taken on their wedding day on June 12, 1949
    James Willoughby Penuel, Sr. - ca. 1955
    James Willoughby Penuel, Sr. - ca. 1955
    Penuel Farm 1958
    Penuel Farm 1958
    Taken in 1958 in Live Oak, Florida
    James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.
    James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.
    Obituary picture

    Documents
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.
    Name: James Willoughby Penuel
    Race: White
    Age: 18
    Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
    Birth Date: 26 Nov 1924
    Birth Place: Lakeland, Florida, USA
    Residence Place: Crawfordville, Wakulla, Florida, USA
    Registration Date: 28 Dec 1942
    Registration Place: Crawfordville, Wakulla, Florida, USA
    Employer: Student Univ. Of Florida
    Weight: 135 lbs.
    Complexion: Light
    Eye Color: Brown
    Hair Color: Black
    Height: 5' 7"
    Next of Kin: H. G. Penuel
    Obituary of James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.
    Obituary of James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.
    Published in The Tampa Bay Times on January 12, 1984

    Headstones
    Crypt of James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.
    Crypt of James Willoughby Penuel, Sr.
    Royal Palm South Cemetery - Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA
    Crypts of James Willoughby Penuel, Sr. and Margaret Horgen Grinaker Penuel
    Crypts of James Willoughby Penuel, Sr. and Margaret Horgen Grinaker Penuel
    Royal Palm South Cemetery - Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      James W. Penuel, owner of Penuel Pharmacy at 3660 Central Ave., died Wednesday (Jan. 11, 1984). He was 59 and lived at 4259 Third Ave. S.

      Mrs. Penuel ran for mayor in 1968 and was past president of Pinellas County Pharmaceutical Society and the Suncoast District Pharmacy Association. He served on the legislative committee of the Florida Pharmacy Association.

      He received the A. H. Robbins award (Bowl of Hygeia) for outstanding community service in 1972. The same year he was Pharmacist of the Year for the Pinellas County Pharmacy Association. He worked with the Alpha Program and PAR.

      Mr. Penuel was a surgical technician with the Army during World War II.

      He was a member of Pasadena Baptist Church, a founder and former deacon of Maximo Baptist Church, and a 20-year and life member of Boca Ciega Kiwanis Club. He was Layman of the Year for the Kiwanis in 1972 and was Kiwanian of the Year in 1969.

      Born in Auburndale, he came here in 1954 from Tallahassee and graduated from the University of Florida with degrees in chemistry and pharmacy.

      Survivors include his wife Margaret; two sons, John H., St. Petersburg, and Dr. James W. Penuel Jr., North Fort Myers; his mother, Mrs. H. G. Penuel, and his sister, Mrs. A. J. Hedrick, both of Jacksonville, and two grandchildren.

      Friends may visit from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Kenfield Pasadena Avenue Chapel, where services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday with Rev. Bob Christie and Rev. Byron Twiggs officiating. Burial will follow in Royal Palm Cemetery. The family asks that contributions be made to Kiwanis Project Concern, 6810 10th Ave. N, St. Petersburg 33710.

      (Published in The Tampa Bay Times on January 12, 1984)