Benjamin "Scott" Penland, 62, of St Joseph, MO, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at Mosaic Life Care. He was born May 9, 1961 in St. Joseph, MO, son of Barbara and Benjamin Penland.
He attend Benton High School and Missouri Western State College. Scott worked many years as a self-employed contractor. He enjoyed music and loved to research. He was an extremely knowledgeable individual, there wasn't a topic he couldn't master.
Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Violet Jane Constable, and nephew, Adam Penland.
Survivors include: brothers, Jeff (Kim) Penland, Randy Moore, and David Moore, all of St. Joseph, son, Greg Penland of Elwood, KS, grandchildren, Alexandria, Rhiannon, and Levi Penland, nieces and nephews, Pam, Ben, Jeb, Jessie, Kori, and Kyler, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Rupp Funeral Home. Mr. Penland will be cremated following services.
