Tom Penrose

William T. “Tom” Penrose Jr., son of William “Bill” and Wanda Mae Smith Penrose Sr., was born Aug. 19, 1948, in Sikeston and departed his life Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his residence in Advance at the age of 75 years.

He was of the Baptist faith and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Vietnam War from 1968-1972 on the USS Praine, USS Warden and DD Rholan. He was a life member of VFW Post 3127 in Chaffee.

Tom and his brother, John, owned and operated Penrose Bros. Garage. He was a former mechanic with Sam Tanksley. Also, Tom owned and operated Penrose Heating and Air Conditioning. He was a former member of Teamsters Local Union 642 test/repair pipeline and Taum Sauk Mountain with local 600. Lastly, Tom was a truck driver with USF Holland-Dugan and Lee-Beth Trucking.

Tom was an avid fisherman and NASCAR fan. He loved spending time with his family and meeting up with his friends to visit while enjoying a cold Budweiser!

On July 27, 1974, he was united in marriage to Brenda Tubbs in Benton. She survives of the home in Advance.

Besides his wife, survivors include one daughter, Stephanie (Darin) McFerron of Chaffee; a brother, John (Deloma) Penrose of Benton; two sisters, Betty Milam of Lambert and Darlene (Ron) Oller of Commerce; three grandchildren, Kaitlin McFerron (Cole Moxley), Austin (Hannah) McFerron and Hayden McFerron; two great-grandchildren, Hunter Moxley and Talulah Moxley; one step-sister, Kathy Ellison of Nixa; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his stepmother, C.O. Penrose, and by a brother-in-law, Noble Milam Sr.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the funeral home, with Eric Laffoon officiating.

Private family burial will be held later at Forrest Hills Memorial Garden near Morley.

Memorials can be made in care of the Penrose family to be designated to the charity of its choice. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.