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Joe Frank Penn

There will be a Memorial Gathering from 2-3 p.m., Thursday, April 20, at Riverwood Family Funeral Service, for Mr. Joe Frank Penn.

Mr. Penn, 80, of Brookhaven, died April 15, 2023, at St. Dominics in Jackson, MS. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA, February 24, 1943, to Claude Penn, Sr. and Millie Cross Penn.

He was a self-employed contractor in the trucking and remediatim services.

Mr. Penn is preceded in death by his son, Kyle Houston Penn; brother, Freddie Penn; and sisters, Peggy Ann Seale, Sally Gahn.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Patricia Smith Penn; children, Patricia Annie Penn Peairs (Darin), Joe Frank Penn, Jr. (Melissa), Wendy Penn Foreman (Stephen); daughter-in-law, Cheryl Penn; brother, Claude Penn, Jr; sisters, Shirley Thompson and Patricia Ross; 12 grandchildren, Devin Peairs, Landen Winborne, Kristen Giurintano, Jade Foreman, Ashtyn Philipp, Ross Foreman, Miles Clevenger, Destiny Byer, Cheyenne Sears, Dallas Penn, Caitlin Penn, and Georgia Penn; 10 great grandchildren; as well as other loving family members and friends.

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  • Comment Link Gary Blair Monday, 24 April 2023 21:00 posted by Gary Blair

    Ms. Pat, Annie, Wendy, Joe Jr. Mr Claude and the reminder of the Penn family, I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Joe’s passing. I have so many great memories of my time with the Penn family, whether it was in Central, Colorado or Brookhaven, I always enjoyed my time with Mr. Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time! Your friend, Gary

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  • Comment Link Neosha Mcguffee Thursday, 20 April 2023 14:36 posted by Neosha Mcguffee

    Mrs. Patricia I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Joes passing. You both have always been so kind to me. It was an honor to know him and to be his nurse for a short time. Prayers to you and your family!

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  • Comment Link Thom Bentley-Smith Thursday, 20 April 2023 07:49 posted by Thom Bentley-Smith

    My sincere condolences for your loss. I'm out of town, now, but I will visit in the next month or so.

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  • Comment Link Terry King Thursday, 20 April 2023 05:26 posted by Terry King

    I'm very sorry to hear of Mr Joe's passing. I have fond memories of my time working with him. Prayers for your family during this time.

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  • Comment Link Thomas McGuire Tuesday, 18 April 2023 16:23 posted by Thomas McGuire

    Ms. Patricia and family, how sorry I am to hear about Mr. Joe’s passing. He was such a genuine man and I really looked forward to our yearly visits to Colorado. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

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  • Comment Link Larry Ruthven Monday, 17 April 2023 19:54 posted by Larry Ruthven

    Joe will be deeply missed, he was the uncle of two special friends and a great man. He will be genuinely missed.

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