Claude M. "Jay" Penn, III

Claude M. "Jay" Penn III, 54 of Summit, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 25, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his loving family after losing his battle with cancer. He was born May 24, 1963, in Louisiana. He was the son of Claude M. Penn Jr. and Janice Morris Penn. Jay was employed as a construction manager and enjoyed his work, probably more than anyone. He was a very enthusiastic person and loved meeting new friends. Actually, he never met a stranger. He loved hunting, but more than the sport of hunting, he loved the comradery of spending time with family and friends. He was a graduate of Live Oak High School and graduated from L S U with a Bachelor degree in construction management. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb and was very proud of becoming a member of the Catholic faith. He is preceded in death by a sister, Marla Penn; paternal grandparents, Claude M. Penn Sr. and Millie Cross Penn; and maternal grandparents, Herbert B. Morris and Axie Eisworth Morris. Jay is survived by his wife, Linda Alva Penn of Summit; his son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Lauren Penn of Summit; his parents, Claude M. Penn Jr. and Janice M. Penn of Summit; two grandchildren, Jaxen Penn of Summit and Halee Amato of Central, La.; two sisters, Tammy Penn, and LuAnn White and husband Tony, all of Summit; his in-laws, Ed and Wanda Alva of Houston; Rose Alva of Visalia, CA; sister-in-law, Lori Alva of Visalia; and brother-in-law Tom Jernigan and wife Cindy of Houston; nephew, Skylar White and wife Angelle and daughter, Zora of New Roads, La.; nieces, Jessica White and Karsyn White of Summit; LeaAnn Johnson and husband Blake of Watson, La., and Lainie Penn of Livingston, La. The family would like to express their deep appreciation for the many visits, prayers, food, cards and many other thoughts and gestures during Jay's illness. Visitation is Monday, January 29, 2018, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McComb from 4PM until 7PM, and Tuesday from 11AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:10PM with Father Brian Kaskie officiating. Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit is in charge of local arrangements. Visitation continues Wednesday at Seale Funeral Home in Denham Springs from 9AM until services at 1PM Brother Mark Crosby. Entombment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum.