February 11, 2010
Robert William Penny, Sr. 72, of Indianapolis, IN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. He was born November 4, 1937 in Duplin County, NC the son of the late Robert and Lummie Penny.
Robert was an ordained minister and an Elder at Bethel Family Worship Center. He retired from General Motors and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He graduated from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Robert is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Margaret; his three sons, Rick (Rose) Penny, Roger (Teresa) Penny, and Robert (Robin) Penny, Jr.; three brothers, Ottis, Raymond, and Roland Penny; three sisters, Zannie Atkinson, Glenda Mobley, and Clara Marshburn; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Bethel Family Worship Center officiated by Pastor Russell Hylton. Entombment will follow at West Ridge Park Cemetery Mausoleum. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2010 and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Bethel Family Worship Center.
Funeral services will be live streamed at www.bfwc.net. Arrangements are in the care of Family Funeral Care.
I just want to say that i went to Brother Penny's church when i was little. My Uncle John Sexton introduced me to his church. I went, and only remember a few things that I remember being in a Christmas play and experiencing someone getting Babtized. To name a few my mom said i came home and said I got saved at Penny's church. I was little i just knew Jesus loves me. So as an adult now I have become closer to the lord. I am saved and i will further his Kingdom with my great works on earth. (Who the son sets free IS FREE indeed.) As i look back on as a little girl Brother Penny was a tall man and Always had a friendly smile on his face. I do remember a few hugs now and then. Now he is in heaven with his Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for letting me share a few memories of Brother Penny. God bless
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to hear the passing of Bishop Penny He was a great teacher to me.He prayed for me many times at BFWC.My heart goes out to the family....Bro Jeff Gerholt
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