Daryl Craig Penry

Daryl Craig Penry, 61, of Hoyt, Kansas, passed away on June 4, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.

He was born on May 21, 1963, the son of Cecil and Norma (Nunley) Penry in Hoyt, Kansas. Daryl grew up and lived his life in the Hoyt area.

On July 25, 2000, he was united in marriage to Glenda Mills in Great Basin National Park, Nevada.

Daryl had his own excavating business. He had a natural talent and could operate anything, especially heavy equipment. He was the man who never wanted to grow up, he always enjoyed playing in the dirt ! You could see he loved what he was doing, it was amazing to watch him create what looked like nothing and turn it into something beautiful.

He was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed fishing, boating and a bottle of Jack Daniels. Daryl had a great sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh with his practical jokes. He loved animals and adored his dogs.

Daryl was preceded in death by his parents, son Josh Penry and dog Katie.

He is survived by his loving wife, Glenda; children Jacob, Joey, Madison and Toni; grandchildren and his dogs Rufus and Sam.

Family will greet friends from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Parker-Price and Davidson Chapel.

Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Muddy Creek Cemetery in Hoyt, Kansas.

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