Stephen Penix

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PINEY FLATS - Stephen “Steve” Penix Sr., age 72, of Piney Flats went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 7, 2022 from his home. Steve was born on July 11, 1949, in Piney Flats, TN, to the late Noah Penix and Ethel Perry Penix. In addition to his parents, Steve is preceded in death by his brothers, Carroll Ward and David Ward Senior; his sisters, Evelyn Tharp and Bennie Ward.

Steve was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1969-1971. He was a retired business owner and operator of SP Tool Service and was known for cooking his world-famous BBQ, steaks and baked beans. Steve loved racing Legend and late model car series at the local racetrack and working on his hotrods. He was of the Christian faith and loved his God, his family, his flag and his animals.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 55 years Phyllis of the home; his children, Steve Jr. (Tammera), Teresa, Michelle (Gene), Patrick (Greta); several grandchildren and great grandchildren; his brother, Bill Ward; his sister, Eleanor Feathers; several nieces and nephews.

A service to honor the life of Steve will be conducted on Monday, July 11, 2022 in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City at 2:00 pm with Chaplain Daniel Winiger officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm through 2:00 pm Monday, July 11, 2022 in the Bluff City chapel prior to the service.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at the Shell Cemetery in Piney Flats following the funeral service. Active pallbearers will be selected from close family. Honorary pallbearers will be brothers-in-law.

Noah married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lizzie Emaline Fagan about 1918 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Lizzie (daughter of Thomas J. Fagan, Jr. and Mary Jane Cole) was born on 6 Feb 1898 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 1934 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Piney Flats Umc Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On his death record, his son Jim was the informant, and he stated that the father was Arnold Penix.

James married Winefred "Winnie" Leonard on 12 Apr 1877 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Winefred (daughter of Dulaney Leonard and Rachel Cole) was born on 18 Nov 1861 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 11 Aug 1941 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Bethel Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mary Jane Cole about 1886 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Patton Cole and Lizzie Gale) was born in May 1864 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 12 Mar 1936 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in New Bethel Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]