John Wayne Penn Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For John Wayne Penn

JOHN WAYNE PENN was the third child and first son born to the late Failous Penn and the late Rebecca Myrtle Moore Penn in Westfield, Stokes County, North Carolina.

His early formal education was at the Big Creek School in Westfield, Stokes County, North Carolina. When his family relocated from North Carolina to Pennsylvania he attended public school in Steelton and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

During his working career he was employed by Bethlehem Steel Company in Steelton, Pennsylvania. He was drafted in the United States Army and sent to Korea during the Korean Conflict. He received an Honorable Discharge and returned to his job at the Bethlehem Steel Company where he worked for 41 years. He also was employed by Spungin’s Meat Company which was later Dutch Masters Meats for 30 years.

John Wayne Penn at the age of 92 years, passed away peacefully at his home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with his wife and caregivers by his side.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, Ralph Penn, Imogene Hubbard and Mildred Penn.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Shirley Humes Penn; his brother, Gary S. Penn of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; his son, Michael Johnson; his daughter, Linda Penn White (Mathew); six grandchildren, Dorita, Kelly, Mikal, Aqueelah, Lindsey and Brian; great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

John's life will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024 in the Sanctuary of The Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 212 N. Progress Avenue, Harrisburg with viewing and visitation from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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Shirley, I am so sorry for your loss, I will miss my dear cousin, but he is in the arms of the lord, love Kathy Siler

Shirley, I'm so sorry 🙏, you know Wayne was the life of the party, he will truly be missed, I love you

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Shirley and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Wayne was a remarkable person and left a vibrant mark in the lives of everyone he met. We are so sorry for your loss.
The Alvarez & Maldonado Families

Dear Shirley, Gary and Family, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Keith C. Harden

To the Penn Family, You could not find a better person anywhere, Wayne had a heart of gold, he was already to help anyone in the neighborhood. We will solely miss him. Wayne has fought the Good Fight, he finished the race, he has kept the faith. Our condolences to you and your family.
Love 5DH6 5Bo and Edie Venesevich

To Linda; oh I see in you all those wonderful qualities of your Father , so in a way I did meet him My sympathy and prayers Connie Webb

SEE YOU AGAIN MY SWEET STEP DAD, YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME MY WHOLE LIFE, YOU ARE MY ELDEST BROTHER MIKE'S FATHER, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE YEARS YOU GAVE ME LOVE TOO, I WILL NEVER EVER FORGET YOU, I KNOW YOU LOVED ME TOO, I LOVED YOU AS WELL, REST IN HEAVEN AND TELL MY MOM JOAN I MISS HER GREATLY. MINISTER CAROL SUE JONES. HARRISBURG..

To Linda & family, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Your dad lived an incredible 91 years. The love & wisdom he shared with you & your family will always be a part of who you are. Your dad's memory will live on in the stories you tell, in the lessons he taught, and the love he gave. We are always here for you now and in days ahead. Venay Chapman & Family

To Shirley and to Linda, Mat, Lindsey and Brian, and to Gary: I send you my heartfelt condolences on the passing of John Wayne Penn. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. May God comfort and hold you in the days ahead. Much love, Regina Smith, Chicago, Illinois

Sincere Condolences to the Penn/White family. "The grass withers and the flowers fade but the word of our God shall stand forever" The Jordan Family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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