Austin Douglas "Doug" Penton
Mr. Austin Douglas "Doug" Penton passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 following a period of declining health. He was 95. Doug was born in Pensacola, FL on June 30, 1918 to the late Moses and Allie Mae Penton. In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine B. Penton; son, Robert D. Penton; and brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Vivian Penton. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Hilton Hill; grandchildren Lauren Hill and Jordon Hill; daughter in law, Ruth Penton; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Doug graduated from Pensacola High School and The University of Florida. He served in the US Air Force and retired after 21 years as a Lt Colonel. His service included the Pacific Theater during WW2 and the Korean Conflict. After he retired from the Air Force, he sold real-estate and was VP of First National Bank and Trust in Fort Walton Beach. He was a long time member of Shalimar United Methodist Church. He had a special love for fishing, grilling, jazz music, and his many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Shalimar United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends one hour prior for a visitation. A graveside service will be held at Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola at 1:30 pm.
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Published in Pensacola News Journal on May 22, 2014
Mr. Austin Douglas "Doug" Penton passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 following a period of declining health. He was 95. Doug was born in Pensacola, FL on June 30, 1918 to the late Moses and Allie Mae Penton. In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine B. Penton; son, Robert D. Penton; and brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Vivian Penton. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Hilton Hill; grandchildren Lauren Hill and Jordon Hill; daughter in law, Ruth Penton; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Doug graduated from Pensacola High School and The University of Florida. He served in the US Air Force and retired after 21 years as a Lt Colonel. His service included the Pacific Theater during WW2 and the Korean Conflict. After he retired from the Air Force, he sold real-estate and was VP of First National Bank and Trust in Fort Walton Beach. He was a long time member of Shalimar United Methodist Church. He had a special love for fishing, grilling, jazz music, and his many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Shalimar United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends one hour prior for a visitation. A graveside service will be held at Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola at 1:30 pm.
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Published in Pensacola News Journal on May 22, 2014
Austin Douglas "Doug" Penton
Mr. Austin Douglas "Doug" Penton passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 following a period of declining health. He was 95. Doug was born in Pensacola, FL on June 30, 1918 to the late Moses and Allie Mae Penton. In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine B. Penton; son, Robert D. Penton; and brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Vivian Penton. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Hilton Hill; grandchildren Lauren Hill and Jordon Hill; daughter in law, Ruth Penton; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Doug graduated from Pensacola High School and The University of Florida. He served in the US Air Force and retired after 21 years as a Lt Colonel. His service included the Pacific Theater during WW2 and the Korean Conflict. After he retired from the Air Force, he sold real-estate and was VP of First National Bank and Trust in Fort Walton Beach. He was a long time member of Shalimar United Methodist Church. He had a special love for fishing, grilling, jazz music, and his many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Shalimar United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends one hour prior for a visitation. A graveside service will be held at Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola at 1:30 pm.
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Published in Pensacola News Journal on May 22, 2014
Mr. Austin Douglas "Doug" Penton passed away Monday, May 19, 2014 following a period of declining health. He was 95. Doug was born in Pensacola, FL on June 30, 1918 to the late Moses and Allie Mae Penton. In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by his wife, Katherine B. Penton; son, Robert D. Penton; and brother and sister-in-law, Ken and Vivian Penton. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Hilton Hill; grandchildren Lauren Hill and Jordon Hill; daughter in law, Ruth Penton; as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Doug graduated from Pensacola High School and The University of Florida. He served in the US Air Force and retired after 21 years as a Lt Colonel. His service included the Pacific Theater during WW2 and the Korean Conflict. After he retired from the Air Force, he sold real-estate and was VP of First National Bank and Trust in Fort Walton Beach. He was a long time member of Shalimar United Methodist Church. He had a special love for fishing, grilling, jazz music, and his many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 23, 2014 at Shalimar United Methodist Church. Family will receive friends one hour prior for a visitation. A graveside service will be held at Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola at 1:30 pm.
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Published in Pensacola News Journal on May 22, 2014
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