George Penix, 69, rural Wabash, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at his home. He was born March 24, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky. to Joe and Swannee Penix.

George was a 1965 graduate of Meade Memorial High School in Williamsport, Ky. He married Brenda K. Meyer in Boone County, Ky. on Feb. 24, 1995. He worked 35 years at GenCorp in Wabash retiring in 2001. George enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to auctions and garage sales.

He is survived by his wife: Brenda K. Penix, Wabash; five children: Marie (Richard) Melendez, Anderson; Russell (Tracy) Penix, Indianapolis; Michael Scott (Heather) Pennock, Westfield; Scott (Michelle) Meyer; and Melissa (Greg) Hunter, both of Wabash; 10 grandchildren; two brothers: Marty (Alma) Penix, Mt. Joilet, Tenn.; and Steve (Esta) Penix, Paintsville, Ky.; and his sister: Eloise (Larry) Wright, Louisa, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and two sisters.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, March 21, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Tod Masters officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-6 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.