LANCASTER, SC ~ Mr. Robert "Bob" Harris Penegar, Sr., age 80, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at his home.  He was born on February 23, 1939 in Lancaster, the son of the late Jess Guy Penegar and Virginia Beck Penegar and was the husband of Helga Zepp Penegar.  Mr. Penegar graduated class of 1957 from Lancaster High School, where he was class president and played football (tackle) under Coach Wade Corn.  He also played football in Germany while serving in the U.S. Air Force.  Mr. Penegar retired from Celanese Corporation after 36 years of service.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, going to the mountains and tinkering with Volkswagens.  Mr. Penegar was a founding member of Covenant Baptist Church for over 25 years where he served as deacon and went on numerous mission tours.

Mr. Penegar is survived by his wife of 58 years, Helga Penegar; two sons, Robert "Bobby" Harris Penegar, Jr. (Donna) and Eric Joseph Penegar (Katrina); two daughters, Rena Penegar Livengood (Steve) and Lisa Penegar Kennington (Danny); eight grandchildren, Hanna Livengood, Seth Livengood, Jessica Penegar Usher (Josh), Michelle Penegar Catoe (B.J.), Leah Kennington, Luke Kennington (Jordan), Bailey Penegar, and Clay Penegar; five great grandchildren, Ansley Usher, Kailyn Usher, Kinley Usher, Braxton Catoe and Brylie Catoe; and his brother, Jess Guy Penegar, Jr.

Mr. Penegar was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Mary Frances Shaw.

The Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mr. Penegar will be held at 5:30 pm Monday, October 7, 2019 at Covenant Baptist Church, Lancaster, SC officiated by Dr. Bert Welch and Rev. Bobby Strother.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 5:30 pm in the church fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Covenant Baptist Church, P O Box 578, Lancaster, SC 29720.