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J.P. Penter
June 23, 1927 - July 20, 2009

Mr. J. P. Penter was born on Thursday, June 23, 1927, son of the late Jess and Mary Birdie Upton Penter. Mr. Penter died on Monday, July 20, 2009 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 82 years and 27 days. He was born and a lifetime resident of Trumann. He loved fishing and hunting, was a farmer, veteran of the U.S. Army, member of the Trumann American Legion and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Penter was preceded in death by two brothers, Samual & Z.C. Penter; one sister, Lorene Smith and his parents. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Mrs. Evelyn J. Penter of the home; one daughter, Debby and husband Kirk McDougal of Batesville; one son, Dennis and wife Doris Penter of Trumann; four sisters, Alice McDonald of Bedford, Texas, Bertha McMaster of Farmington, Mo., Viva Chaffin of Arkadelphia and Rosalee Looney of Paducah, Ky.; four grandchildren, Dennis Jr. & wife Julienne Penter of Trumann; Zach and wife DeAnn Penter of Trumann; Myles McDougal of Oxford, Miss., and Charity McDougal of Batesville, AR., six great-grandchildren, Jesse, Annaleigh, MaryBeth Penter, Clarity, Dillon, Cherish McDougal and caregiver Peggy Parsons.. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Pallbearers will be nephews, Kenny Chaffin, Billy Chaffin, Billy Looney, Terry McMasters, Mark Penter, and Coty Penter. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Smith, James Paul McDaniel, Randy McClung, Barry Chaffin, James Taylor, Bill Looney, Johnny Whitman, Brent Henderson, Matt Moon, Steve Schmidt and Flookie Walton. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Sherry Craig, Jonesboro says
    January 9, 2018

    MY BELATED CONDOLENCES TO THE PENTER FAMILY. J.P WAS A GOOD MAN AND I AM PROUD TO HAVE KNOWN HIM AND HIS WIFE, EVELYN. I HOPE GOD HAS TAKEN ALL THE GRIEF AWAY AND IS WATCHING OVER THE REST OF HIS FAMILY. AGAIN, GOD BLESS THIS WONDERFUL, KIND FAMILY.

  2. Karen Manry Lowrey, Hudson, Florida says
    August 1, 2009

    Dennis,I am so sorry to hear about the death of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Karen Manry Lowrey

  3. Dale and Pam Wright, Marked Tree, Ar says
    July 29, 2009

    Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

  4. Ken Allen, Batesville, Ar says
    July 27, 2009

    J.P. Penter was a good friend to my mom and dad. He visited with them at the Western Auto in Trumann, Ar. many times. He was fun to be around and had good, clean stories to tell about fishing and hunting. When I was young and worked in the store, he and Mrs. Penter were always a pleasure to visit.

  5. Tammy Medley Collier, Lake City, AR says
    July 27, 2009

    Dennis, Doris, and family My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  6. Kenny White, Memphis, TN says
    July 26, 2009

    Dear Dennis,So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You and Doris and all your family are in our prayers.

  7. Phil andJan Burrow Sample, DESHA AR 72527 says
    July 23, 2009

    Debby and family, Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this time.If we can help you in anyway,Please let us know your friends Phil andJan

  8. Joline Burrow, Batesville Ar 72501 says
    July 23, 2009

    IN MY PRAYERS JOLINE BURROW AND FAMILY

  9. Kelly Henry Stewart, Cullman, AL says
    July 23, 2009

    I was so sorry to hear of J.P.'s passing. I have fond memories of him. I use to hunt with him when he would come to Gay's lake house. I was sixteen years old at the time. Boy, did we have fun. He sure could make me laugh. What wonderful memories....You are all in my prayers. Take care of Mrs. Evelyn...

  10. Amy Nell (Tyree) Hayes & Charlie Hayes, Trumann, Arkansas says
    July 23, 2009

    Evelyn, Dennis, Debby, Alice, Bertha, Viva, Rosalee,and families. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our families have known each other for so long. We were unable to come to visitation or the funeral because of illness. We love you and are praying that GOD will give you the comfort of his Holy Spirit. Amy Nell (Tyree) Hayes and family.

  11. bryce long, trumann ar says
    July 23, 2009

    our deepest sympathies goes out to the family and our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bryce and Sherry Long

  12. Carolyn and Thurman Russell, Henderson, Ar. says
    July 22, 2009

    Dennis and Doris, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  13. patricia clanton, trumann, arkansas says
    July 22, 2009

    my prayers are with the family

  14. allen and melinda linton, trumann arkansas says
    July 22, 2009

    was really sorry to hear about mr. penter. our prayers are with his wife and all his family

  15. Doyle Watters, DuPont. Washington says
    July 22, 2009

    I have always thought JP Penter was a good man that did the right things to encourage his family,and friends to be better people.WhatI remember most about JP was his easy going attitude,and work ethics that were matched by few.He was of the greatest generation and the America people, will always be indebted to that generation. For it was that generation that has allowed freedom to continue ringing and democracy to spread through their unselfishness.

  16. Blake Lamberson, Mountain Home, Arkansas says
    July 22, 2009

    Big Dennis, Doris, Little Dennis and Zach, your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry for your loss, may God be with you during this difficult time.

  17. Carol Meilke, Harrisburg, AR says
    July 22, 2009

    Dennis, Doris and family,I am so sorry for your loss. JP was a special person. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

  18. Carol Meilke, Harrisburg, says
    July 22, 2009

  19. Butch Turner, Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401 says
    July 22, 2009

    Dennis, these old timers are fading fast,but look at the good memories we have of all of them during are growing up days and farming days when we all started out farming. The days that we would meet at the John Deere place and set around and listen to all the latest ways to set a disc or breaking plow. I miss my Dad and all the old timers and you will also. I,ll miss J P and his easy going ways. God bless and my memories are with you. Your friend, Butch Turner

  20. Lynn Osment, Trumann, AR. says
    July 22, 2009

    Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Lynn Osment

  21. Diana Milligan, Trumann, Ar. says
    July 21, 2009

    Dennis and Family my prays and love is with you, I know you will feel a great lost. JP was suca a good friend of my Dad and Curt, I have so menory of all of them

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