LD Penna Obituary (1920

LD Penna, 96, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born on September 6, 1920, to Lum and Kate King Penna in Prentiss County. He served his country in New Guinea during World War II. He received the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal and a Purple Heart Medal. He worked for many years for Kraft Food Co. and ran his own radiator repair shop. He enjoyed fishing, playing Rook, and spending time with his family. Funeral services with military honors will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, January 8, 2017, at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Greg Pollock officiating. Burial will be in Cain’s Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5:00 till 8:00 P.M. He is survived by his two sons, Terry Penna of Booneville, and Jerry Penna (Wanda) of Panama City, Fla.; three daughters, Peggy Massengill (Billy) of Baldwyn, Pat Berryman (Gene) and Rita Pannell (Micky) both of Booneville; eighteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal Harper Penna on March 5, 2006; his parents; a brother, Vance Penna; and a grandson, Jeff Penna. Pallbearers will be Zack Penna, Dylan Penna, Cole Penna, Ted Trollinger, Michael Penna, Paul Rodgers, and Bryan Johnson. Condolences may be extended to the family at boonevillefuneralhome.net.