Theodore Penwell Sr.

Theodore Penwell Sr., 86, of Chillicothe, passed away on June 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 24, 1931, in Bourneville, the son of the late Cary and Maggie (Wilt) Penwell. On December 7, 1953, in Great Falls, Montana, he was united in marriage with his loving wife, Thelma (Patterson) Penwell, who survives.

Theodore is also survived by his children, Debbie (Kelly) Park, of Chillicothe, Ted (JoAnn) Penwell Jr., of Chillicothe, and Terry (Keith) Dumm, of Circleville; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; beloved pet, Sassy; and numerous other special family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, Theodore was preceded in death by his 3 brothers, 2 sisters, and 1 granddaughter.

Theodore proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War on the U-2 Air Craft Project in England. He was a member of AMVETS and Local 189 Plumber and Pipefitters Union. He also served as Mayor of Tarlton, member of Saltcreek-Tarlton Volunteer Fire Department, and President and Founder of the Pickaway County Radio Patrol Club.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, Kingston with Rev. Orville Berry officiating. Burial will follow in Tarlton Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Ross County Veteran's Honor Guard. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 – 8 p.m. at Hill's.

Memorial contributions may be made to Nationwide Children's Hospital in memory of his granddaughter, Lesley Nicole Park (700 Children's Dr., Columbus, OH 43205) or Saltcreek-Tarlton Fire Department (180 W. Main St., Tarlton, OH 43156). Condolences can be made on Theodore's online guest registry at www.hillfhkingston.com.