Celebrating the life of
Penn E. Myrick, Jr,
October 07, 1939 - October 19, 2009
Penn Elton Myrick Jr.
SAVANNAH - Penn Elton Myrick Jr., 70, General Contractor and Developer, went to be with his eternal Father on October 19, 2009.
The Savannah native was a proud graduate of Benedictine Military Academy Class of 1957. Following graduation he joined the United States Coast Guard Reserves and then attended Armstrong College.
Penn lived in Savannah until his career took him to Statesboro where he started his own commercial contracting business. He then moved to Tybee Island to develop and build condominiums. In the past year his work took him to Hitchcock, Texas where he remained until his final days.
Over the years he enjoyed flying and was a former member of the Civil Air Patrol.
Penn was a communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. He was a member of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee and served on the Adjutant's Staff for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Penn was a lively man who never met a stranger and loved to share a story.
He was preceded in death by his father Penn Elton Myrick Sr., his mother Katherine Weimar Myrick, and infant sister Kathy Myrick.
He is survived by his daughter, Sally Anne Myrick Deal, her husband Michael K. Deal and three grandsons, Coy, Bert and Jake Deal. He is also survived by two brothers Robert Bud Myrick, his wife Rosemary, William Paul Myrick, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11 am. at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church with The Reverend Monsignor P. James Costigan officiant.
Internment will follow at a later date.
Penn, You were very special to me and I will miss you forever. I am so sorry I was not in the area of your passing.. I will miss you forever. Sheila
- sheila, statesboro, GA
When I met first met Penn, we were crewmates on a sailing trip to the Abacos. Neither of us were dealing well with very rough seas on the crossing from Savannah to Walker Cay. We two had to keep a container on standby during our back-to-back watches, and henceforth referred to each other as 'Bucket Brother.' He was a challenging friend, and I will remember him with a smile. God Bless You, Penn. Sincere sympathy to his family. Bobbie V. Cameron
- bobbie v. cameron, ,
We knew Penn when he was in Statesboro.Sally Ann and our daughter Lisa were in school together. Our family sends their sympathy. Judy and Bill Kent and Lisas.
- Bill and Judy Kent, Statesboro, Ga., GA
My thoughts and prayers are with all. Oh, how we loved him!!! I'm sure that Penn and Vince have alot to talk about!!!!!I will charish all the memories of the fun times we all have shared. lots of love to all. Paula, David and Jeffrey Lucas
- Paula Lanasa Lucas, St. Albans, WV
I only met Penn a couple of times, but he was so friendly and outgoing. May God rest his soul
- Sue Petty, Lexington, SC
I know Penn through his construction company, I worked at GMK Associates for 8 years and it was my pleasure to know him for those 8 years. God bless his family. I know that he will be missed.
- Sylvia A. Gellatly, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the entire Myrick Family.Penn had a great memory and many stories.He will be missed.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
On behalf of the members of the Savannah Flying Tiger Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, we salute Penn Myrick, Jr.. We are honored to have had him as a member of our squadron. We wish him a safe landing at Heaven's heavenly gate.
- Capt. Jim Phillips, CAP, Garden City, GA
Oh my god!! I loved the day we got stuck in the mud and the coast guard air lifted us to town. Sally Anne had a Barbie lunch box that we ate sandwich's out of. The pilot's flew us over K-mart. So many great memories of Uncle Penn. He taught me and Sally Anne how to drive an old yellow VW Bug on the farm in Statesboro. It was a 5 speed I was scared to death. Sally Anne drove me on the back of her dirt bike and we crashed into the pumpkin patch. And, that same summer Uncle Penn landed his airplane upside down in a corn field. We came out of church and a man came driving up screaming Penn crashed! We drove like bats outta hell and got to the site. Penn just climbed out of his plane and told the farmer he would pay for the corn. Please give your mom my love.
- Chip Powel, Atlanta, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love you! Kim
- Kim Durfee, Statesboro, GA
He was a special friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss.
- Jdg. Tom A. & Lynda Edenfield, Savannah, GA
Penn was always interesting and fun to be around. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and love ones during this difficult time.
- Mac & JoeAnn McElveen, Metter, GA
Penn had more personality on the tip of his little finger than I'll ever have. A great guy and eventually a good customer. My condolences to Bud and his immediate family.
- Hugh Papy, Savannah, GA
When I heard the news about Uncle Penn, I was shocked. I guess because to me he was always larger than life, and I never allowed myself to think about what it would be like without him. He was a gregarious warm kind man who would give you the shirt off his back if you asked him. His colorful stories used to keep me entertained for hours not only as a child, but as an adult as well. My favorite memory about Uncle Penn was sitting on the porch in rocking chairs listening to him weave his magical stories. I loved the Summer in Statesboro my brother Chip and I spent with Uncle Penn, Aunt Sally, & Sally Anne on the farm, many memorable moments. My favorite times were spent on Bona Bella crabbing, swimming and having fun with Uncle Penn, Aunt Sally & Sally Anne!!! I am really going to miss you Uncle Penn~Love Lisa
- Lisa Powell, Savannah, GA
Penn,your sense of humor and great personality will be sadly missed. My prayers and condolences for your family. Bill Saxon Benedictine Class of 1957
- Bill Saxon, Guyton, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Penn, you will be missed.
- Steve Hall, Green Cove Springs, FL
Penn and I had a memorable friendship at Armstrong College. I still laugh at the escapades we survived. I hope he had all the fun he was looking for in life.
- Sam Magee, houston, TX
My friend you will be sorely missed by all who knew you, and greatly missed by me. God be with your family WALK TALL MY FRIEND.. Norma
- Norma Hall, Green Cove Springs, FL
As one of Penn's 20 first cousins who have remained close all these years, I feel we have lost our leader. Penn was always there for us younger cousins, all the way from our childhood fun on the May River at Bluffton to Tybee Island these past few years. We will miss your humor, your unique way of telling a stroy and your big, generous heart. Say hello to Aunt Kathrine and our moms and dads in heaven. We love you and miss you already. -Chuckie
- Chuck Powell, Savannah, GA
Penn always shared his opinion with friends...
- Mark & Sally Corrigan, Savannah, GA
From Edgemere through BC, it was one 'h*** of a ride'. Never a dull minute.
- Tom Brower, Savannah, GA
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and give you comfort
- Shayne Harkins, sylvania, GA
Shocked to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with Penn.
- Bob Fennell, Statesboro, GA
Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace. With deepest sympathy.
- Paul & Paula DeVivo, Tybee Island, GA
My prayers go out to the Myrick family. One of my greatest memories of Mr. Myrick is when he would come to our office and tell funny jokes. He will be missed.
- Monique Alexander, Richmond Hill, GA
My thoughts are with Michelle and Penns family. I always enjoyed and will always remember visiting with Penn at the jobsite and listening to the stories and sharing a laugh. He will be missed
- Mark Palmer, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to Penn's family and friends. I had the pleasure to attend a dinner party in his honor before he with back to Houston and we shared many fond memories of our past growing up in Savannah. He will be missed. Philip Jones
- Philip Jones, Savannah, GA
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Penn's passing.My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family.Rest in peace, my friend and thank you for your kindnesses to so many.
- Sr. Mary Robers, Cincinnati, OH
Penn was a unique and colorful personality and I will remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
- Debbie Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
Penn, You were very special to me and I will miss you forever. I am so sorry I was not in the area of your passing.. I will miss you forever. Sheila
- sheila, statesboro, GA
When I met first met Penn, we were crewmates on a sailing trip to the Abacos. Neither of us were dealing well with very rough seas on the crossing from Savannah to Walker Cay. We two had to keep a container on standby during our back-to-back watches, and henceforth referred to each other as 'Bucket Brother.' He was a challenging friend, and I will remember him with a smile. God Bless You, Penn. Sincere sympathy to his family. Bobbie V. Cameron
- bobbie v. cameron, ,
We knew Penn when he was in Statesboro.Sally Ann and our daughter Lisa were in school together. Our family sends their sympathy. Judy and Bill Kent and Lisas.
- Bill and Judy Kent, Statesboro, Ga., GA
My thoughts and prayers are with all. Oh, how we loved him!!! I'm sure that Penn and Vince have alot to talk about!!!!!I will charish all the memories of the fun times we all have shared. lots of love to all. Paula, David and Jeffrey Lucas
- Paula Lanasa Lucas, St. Albans, WV
I only met Penn a couple of times, but he was so friendly and outgoing. May God rest his soul
- Sue Petty, Lexington, SC
I know Penn through his construction company, I worked at GMK Associates for 8 years and it was my pleasure to know him for those 8 years. God bless his family. I know that he will be missed.
- Sylvia A. Gellatly, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the entire Myrick Family.Penn had a great memory and many stories.He will be missed.You are in my prayers.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
On behalf of the members of the Savannah Flying Tiger Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol, we salute Penn Myrick, Jr.. We are honored to have had him as a member of our squadron. We wish him a safe landing at Heaven's heavenly gate.
- Capt. Jim Phillips, CAP, Garden City, GA
Oh my god!! I loved the day we got stuck in the mud and the coast guard air lifted us to town. Sally Anne had a Barbie lunch box that we ate sandwich's out of. The pilot's flew us over K-mart. So many great memories of Uncle Penn. He taught me and Sally Anne how to drive an old yellow VW Bug on the farm in Statesboro. It was a 5 speed I was scared to death. Sally Anne drove me on the back of her dirt bike and we crashed into the pumpkin patch. And, that same summer Uncle Penn landed his airplane upside down in a corn field. We came out of church and a man came driving up screaming Penn crashed! We drove like bats outta hell and got to the site. Penn just climbed out of his plane and told the farmer he would pay for the corn. Please give your mom my love.
- Chip Powel, Atlanta, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love you! Kim
- Kim Durfee, Statesboro, GA
He was a special friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of loss.
- Jdg. Tom A. & Lynda Edenfield, Savannah, GA
Penn was always interesting and fun to be around. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and love ones during this difficult time.
- Mac & JoeAnn McElveen, Metter, GA
Penn had more personality on the tip of his little finger than I'll ever have. A great guy and eventually a good customer. My condolences to Bud and his immediate family.
- Hugh Papy, Savannah, GA
When I heard the news about Uncle Penn, I was shocked. I guess because to me he was always larger than life, and I never allowed myself to think about what it would be like without him. He was a gregarious warm kind man who would give you the shirt off his back if you asked him. His colorful stories used to keep me entertained for hours not only as a child, but as an adult as well. My favorite memory about Uncle Penn was sitting on the porch in rocking chairs listening to him weave his magical stories. I loved the Summer in Statesboro my brother Chip and I spent with Uncle Penn, Aunt Sally, & Sally Anne on the farm, many memorable moments. My favorite times were spent on Bona Bella crabbing, swimming and having fun with Uncle Penn, Aunt Sally & Sally Anne!!! I am really going to miss you Uncle Penn~Love Lisa
- Lisa Powell, Savannah, GA
Penn,your sense of humor and great personality will be sadly missed. My prayers and condolences for your family. Bill Saxon Benedictine Class of 1957
- Bill Saxon, Guyton, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Penn, you will be missed.
- Steve Hall, Green Cove Springs, FL
Penn and I had a memorable friendship at Armstrong College. I still laugh at the escapades we survived. I hope he had all the fun he was looking for in life.
- Sam Magee, houston, TX
My friend you will be sorely missed by all who knew you, and greatly missed by me. God be with your family WALK TALL MY FRIEND.. Norma
- Norma Hall, Green Cove Springs, FL
As one of Penn's 20 first cousins who have remained close all these years, I feel we have lost our leader. Penn was always there for us younger cousins, all the way from our childhood fun on the May River at Bluffton to Tybee Island these past few years. We will miss your humor, your unique way of telling a stroy and your big, generous heart. Say hello to Aunt Kathrine and our moms and dads in heaven. We love you and miss you already. -Chuckie
- Chuck Powell, Savannah, GA
Penn always shared his opinion with friends...
- Mark & Sally Corrigan, Savannah, GA
From Edgemere through BC, it was one 'h*** of a ride'. Never a dull minute.
- Tom Brower, Savannah, GA
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless you and give you comfort
- Shayne Harkins, sylvania, GA
Shocked to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with Penn.
- Bob Fennell, Statesboro, GA
Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May beauty live on in your memories and bring you peace. With deepest sympathy.
- Paul & Paula DeVivo, Tybee Island, GA
My prayers go out to the Myrick family. One of my greatest memories of Mr. Myrick is when he would come to our office and tell funny jokes. He will be missed.
- Monique Alexander, Richmond Hill, GA
My thoughts are with Michelle and Penns family. I always enjoyed and will always remember visiting with Penn at the jobsite and listening to the stories and sharing a laugh. He will be missed
- Mark Palmer, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers go out to Penn's family and friends. I had the pleasure to attend a dinner party in his honor before he with back to Houston and we shared many fond memories of our past growing up in Savannah. He will be missed. Philip Jones
- Philip Jones, Savannah, GA
I was shocked and saddened by the news of Penn's passing.My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the family.Rest in peace, my friend and thank you for your kindnesses to so many.
- Sr. Mary Robers, Cincinnati, OH
Penn was a unique and colorful personality and I will remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
- Debbie Lightfoot, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
