Bobby Orville Penny

Bobby Orville Penny, 68, of Newport, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at the Crystal Coast Hospice House.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2020, at Gethsemane Memorial Park, officiated by Rev. Mareon Robinson of Sanctuary Church of New Bern.

Bobby was born on June 19, 1952, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to the late Albert and Helen Penny. He honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Bobby was a skilled carpenter who worked diligently in construction most of his life.

He is survived by his daughter, Kristen Higley and husband Eric of Elgin, IL; sisters, Wanda J. Penny of Newport, Lois Whaley of Newport, Rita Gaskins of New Bern and Frances Pitts of Georgia; and 2 grandchildren, Kaia Lynn Higley and Mason James Higley.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rose McRaunolds; and brothers, David Penny and Daniel Lynn Penny.

Donations may be made to the family and can be sent to the family at Rita Gaskins at 311 Wyndsor Park Dr., New Bern, NC 28562 or flowers are welcome or both.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.