He married Avalene Gentry on December 11, 1953 in Bakersfield, California and he is preceded in death by wife Avalene August 13, 2010, father Henry Carl Penney, mother Mildred Alberta Penney (Bradley) and sister Anita McLey.
Harold (Joe) lived in Fellows, California until the age of 14 then moved to Oildale, California. He graduated from Kern Union High School, and worked and retired from Emjayco Oil Company after 52 years of pride, loyalty and dedication.
He is survived by sons Jimmy C. Penney (Robin), Ricky L. Penney (Moraine) and Danny R. Penney (Sandi). Grandkids Derrick Penney (Callie), Joseph Penney, Rikky Brown (Matt), Dede Black (Jason), Brittney Mazorra (Nick), Nicole Holloway (Chris), Dustin Marion (Breanna). Great Grandkids Kaylin Penney, Aubrey Penney, Tanner Brown, Paige Brown, Blake Brown, Paislee Black, Penney Black, Nash Black, Zac Mazorra, Kenna Mazorra, Liam Holloway, Ellie Holloway, Dean Marion & Rylan Marion.
He was a member of Valley Bible Fellowship Church.
Dad loved his hunting and fishing trips. Every year in early August, the Juniper Ridge Hunting Club caravan would leave Coalinga and make our way to setup the best hunting camp on the coastal side. Each weekend for 6 weeks, he was proud to drive us around in his 1973 Bronco. Then in October you could find the Penney clan at the annual Buck Meadow hunting camp in the Sierras near Wishon Reservoir. He loved it there unless it snowed, then it was time to break camp and go.
He was the best husband, father, father-in-law and Papa. He and Avie never missed a game, graduation or special event for the kids and grandkids. He continued with that tradition after Avie’s passing. He missed her so much but is now enjoying eternal life with her.
We miss you dad. You set the bar high. What a great man!
Graveside services are schedule for May 3, 2021 10:00am at Hillcrest memorial Park and Mortuary.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Penney family.
