James A. Penn age 78 of Hillsboro died Saturday, May 15, 2010 at his home. He was born April 26, 1932 in Hillsboro, Ohio the son of the late James A. and Mildred Stratton Penn. Mr. Penn had owned and operated Penn’s Bar and Grill in Hillsboro from 1952 until 1978. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Hillsboro VFW Post 9094 and the Bainbridge American Legion Post 14. He is survived by two daughters, Tina Penn of Hillsboro, Tara (Terry) Abrams of Wyoming, Ohio, one son, James A. (Debora) Penn of Mason, Ohio, five grandchildren, Mary Jo Penn, A.J. Penn, Sophia Abrams, Ellie Abrams and Drew Abrams and one sister, Jewel (Bill) Jenike of Bethel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise (Rhoads) Penn and three sisters, Joanne Dobert, Janice Allen and Jane Conrad. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 21st at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Bill Jenike will officiate. Burial, with military honors presented by the Highland County Honor Guard, will follow in the Hillsboro Cemetery. Friends May call on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
If you will not be able to attend in person, please use this Register to leave a note for the family.
Dear Jim and family, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts will be with you.
To the extended Penn Family May you each find solace in Jimmy's memory. He was so proud of his family.
Our deepest condolences to the entire Penn family.
Dear Jim, Thinking of you and your family at this Time. Love, Janice
TINA, TARA, AND JIM AND FAMILIES, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER. YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
TINA, TARA, AND JIM AND FAMILIES, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR FATHER. YOU WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Jim, Tina,Tara I will not be there tomorrow because I have to work but you are in my prayers . Danny Butler
Tara and family,
I am sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I remember fondly of Jim and Jane's care of their mother who lived on N High St. I ran around with Tara during our senior year of school and always felt welcome at the Penn house by both Jim and Mary.