William Henry Penrod, III, 21, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on June 29, 2024 at Saint Louis University Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri. He was born February 16, 2003 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to William Henry and Michelle (Fontanez) Penrod, Jr.

In addition to his parents, William is survived by daughter, Terralynn Penrod of Kansas; expected son in October, William Henry Penrod, IIII; grandparents, Rita and William Henry Penrod, Sr. of Mount Vernon and Bill and Patricia Maciejowski of Mount Vernon; brother, Cassius Penrod of Kansas; and sisters, Dionicia Penrod and Gracie Penrod, both of Kansas.

William was a member of West Side Missionary Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. He was one of Mount Vernon’s best wrestlers. Above all, William was a beloved son, father, and brother. He will be greatly missed.

A Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at West Side Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:00 am at West Side Missionary Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Illinois with Pastor Trevor Pasley officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Memorials may be made in William ‘s honor to the Penrod family in care of William Penrod, Jr.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.