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William Kenneth Penrod

17 Mar 1858 – 7 Dec 1930

Birth17 Mar 1858
Death7 Dec 1930
CemeteryGonzales Masonic Cemetery
Gonzales , Gonzales County , Texas , USA
Added byDavid Savageau on 20 May 2023
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Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Dec. 9, 1930 Beautiful Tribute Paid Memory of Rev. W. K. Penrod Very beautiful and touching was the tribute paid the memory of Dr. W. K. Penrod, veteran minister of the gospel and former revered pastor of the First Baptist church, whose remains were committed to their final resting place Monday afternoon with appropriate ceremonies. A throng of sorrowing friends, many of them from over the county filled, the auditorium of the church, come to honor his memory, to show by their presence the deep love and regard feit for him and sympathy for his loved ones in their sorrow. There in front of the pulpit from which he was wont to expound the gospel for fifteen years, his remains rested in the handsome casket embowered in beautiful floral tributes that filled the church with their beauty and fragrance during the progress of the service. Jointly conducting the service were the pastor, Rev. D. L. Griffith, and Rev. R. C. McMcullough, missionary of the Gonzales County Baptist Association, assisted by Rev. J. J. Wester, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, who had known Dr. Penrod for years, before either of them came to this city. The services opened with fervent prayer by Rev. Mr. Wester, the choir then singing the beautiful hymn, "Lead, Kindly Light." Rev. Mr. McCullough, who first read the scripture passages, pronounced an eloquent eulogy on his life and service as a minister of the gospel, dwellng upon the rich fruits of that service, particularly with reference to his long and zealous work as pastor of this church, speaking from his long friendship and association with him as co-worker in this section, and paid his memory a high tribute, as a citizen, indeed the record he has left aside from his labors in the ministry. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Griffith, also made a beautiful talk eulogizing his life and works, speaking feelingly from his comparatively brief acquaintance with one who labored so long and faithful as shepherd of that flock that is now under his guidance, closing his tribute with a touching and deeply comforting prayer. Two of the fie old hymns, "At Calvary" and "Abide With Me" were rendered by the choir during the service, which carried an inspiring and comforting message that left a deep impression. At the conclusion of the service the congregation filed silently past the bier, taking a last look at the calm, peaceful face of one whom they had loved and revered so deeply, who had led them so long as counselor and adviser in things spiritual, and shared with them their joys and sorrows throughout a long and devoted ministry. His remains were committed to their final resting place in the Masonic Cemetery with a brief service marking the last offices for the dead. The hymn "Sometime We'll Understand," was rendered during the service, which closed with the benediction pronounced by Rev. Mr. Wester. The acting pallbearers included W. H. Boothe, F. D. Kokernot, C. E. Dilworth, Oscar DuBose, D. S. Steubing, J. C. Newberry, Ben Hinton and Victor Harral. A mantle of exquisitely beautiful floral offerings decked his last resting place, an eloquent testimonial to the deep love and esteem in which he was held throughout this section, and a beautiful expression of the sympathy felt for his loved ones in their loss. They came from hundreds of friends here and over this section as well, the loveliest blooms of the autumn culled from hot house and garden to mingle their beauty in a floral tribute seldom so splendid. A beautiful casket piece of pink carnations, rosebuds and ferns was a tribute from his children . The tribute from his former congregation of the First Baptist church was a magnificent emblem, "The Gates Ajar" with the name of the church in gold lettering. Another beautiful offering was an emblem from the deacons of the church. Other organizations of the church who sent beautiful tributes included the Women's Society; The Sunday School; the T. E. L. Bible Class; the Dorcas Bible Class; the Business Mens Bible Class; the Sunday School office force; the Cradle Roll Department of the Sunday School; the two Intermediate B.Y.P.U. organizations and the Philathea Class. Beautiful offerings were also sent by the Hamon Baptist church, the Gonzales Chapter , Order of the Eastern Star; the Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle; the board of trustees and superintendent of the Gonzales schools; the high school faculty, the sophomore and freshmen classes and sponsors of the high school; the first year Latin class, grade Seven A, the Hamon school, Clark's Confectionery, Michelson Brothers and the Gonzales Nursery and Floral Company. Numbers of telegrams of condolence were also received by the family from friends and ministers over the state from congregations that Dr. Penrod served before he came to Gonzales. His funeral was very largely attended, ministers from over the county and many friends from over this section being present. There was also a large attendance of members of the Masonic lodge as well. His labors on earth in the service of the Master ended, his life dedicated to the Lord in early manhood over, he rounded out a long life of service in his holy calling. Now that he has departed to "enter into the joys of his Lord" he leaves to loved ones and friends a fragrant enduring memory, an example that is a precious heritage, his influence through the years of his ministry here and elsewhere through his forty years service reaching far into the future, a monument to his life. The loved ones who walk today in "sombre shadows of separation" Obit-Gonzales Inquirer Dec. 12, 1930 Many Pay Personal Tribute to Dr. Penrod Taking the place of the usual midweek prayer me service the congregation of the First Baptist church on Wednesday night gathered to participate in a memorial service to the memory of Dr. w. K. Penrod, retired pastor of the church who was called from his earthly labors last Sunday to be with the Master whom he served so long. The service with the pastor, Rev. D. L. Griffith, presiding, was entirely informal and was in the form of individual testimonials by members of his former congregation. Numbers of them spoke with deep feelings as they rose to pay his life a beautiful tribute, what his service, his personal work among them has meant, both in times of joy and sorrow, dwelling on the beautiful ministry that marked his pastorate of fifteen years, what it had meant to them. Friends other then those belonging to his former congregation also paid their tribute to his life and work here. Rev. J. J. Wester, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, who had personally know Dr. Penrod for years made a brief address during the evening, paying his memory a fine personal tribute. There was a good attendance at the service, which was pervaded by a sentiment of deep tenderness, this memorial service to a former pastor awakening many touching memories.

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Pastor Baptist Church Gonzales Texas 1911-1926

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