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Angela Edwards
April 20, 2009
Jayme, Kelvin and family,
We are so shocked and saddened by your loss and the loss of everyone whose lives he touched. We met all of you thru basketball when Marcus and Kelvin played together on "Armed Forces". It is true.. when you met Charles you knew instantly what kind of a man he was. It is evident in you all as a family too. We will miss his smile when we greeted each other at basketball tournaments. We didn't hear about his passing until this past Saturday or we would have surely been at the memorial. Keep all the great memories close to your hearts. God will surely watch over you.
Sincerely,
Angela Edwards and family
REGINA JONES
April 19, 2009
First of all SORRY FOR THE LOST:( Charles was a free spirited man that got along with EVERYONE. He was a GREAT LISTENER and alway helpful in workplace here at the Special Commitment Center. He was truely a GREAT friend and a co-worker. I will deffently miss his smile and laughter. He WILL Truley be MISSED and my HEART and PRAYERS go out to ALL the PENN FAMILY. STAY STRONG.
Kyle Cunningham
April 14, 2009
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to celebrate Charles' life. I was very impressed by the composure of Kelvin and Jaelen. It is very clear that all of the good in Charles, lives on through his boys.
Ginger Hawkins
April 13, 2009
If there was ever an Angel that walked this Earth, it was Charles. I will truely miss his laugh and wonderful smile. Thank you for bringing a wonderful Spirit into this life. Charles you will be missed.
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Aura MacArthur
April 8, 2009
To Charles' family and many friends ~ Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Charles and I started working together in Fife when I was pregnant with my daughter. No matter how busy he was or what was happening he always had time for a smile and a kind word. When I returned from maternity leave every time our paths crossed his face would light up and he'd ask me how my little girl was doing. He would tell me what a blessing babies are and how proud he was of his kids. The joy he felt in being their dad was obvious by the incredible glowing smile on his face every time he talked about them.
Charles was one of the most sincere and genuine people I have ever met and I, like so many others who have signed in here, feel incredibly blessed to have shared some small part of his life.
I wish his family strength and peace in the days and months ahead.
Prentice
April 4, 2009
I wish the best for the entire Penn family. God Bless all of you.
Sherry Riconoscuito
April 3, 2009
I remember the smiles that Charles would give to each and every staff here at the SCC. There was never a day that went by without a smile from him. He truly was an inspiration to me on how happy someone could be no matter what kind of crises was happening. I have never met anyone like Charles and I feel blessed that I had a chance to know and talk to him here at work or seeing him in a parking lot always with a smile. Thanks for being you.
Q
April 3, 2009
I was 19 when I started working for the state of WA with Charles. In my memories during that time I had the opportunity to grow as a man with his knowledge and personal experiences he would share with me. I will truely miss him and also want to say thank you for being a huge influence in my growth as a young man in this world. God Bless your soul and my deepest feeling to the Penn family. I continue to smile knowing that you to will be smiling back as we walk the line.
Byron Eagle
April 3, 2009
May God Bless the Penn family during these difficult times, Charles was good man with a good heart. He always kept a smile on his face and was a pleasure to be around. I truly enjoyed getting to know him as we worked together at the Special Commitment Center.
Cynthia White
April 2, 2009
Jamie, Kelvin, and Jaylen
My heart was truly saddened when I received the news about Charles. My first thoughts was God needed an Angel on high. Charles warm smile, caring, and gentle spirit will always be remembered. Jamie "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;and lean not to thy own understanding. Proverbs3:5
Just know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. The White family extend open arms unto the Penn family. May God richly Bless you, Kelvin, and Jaylen.
Coach White, Cynthia, NaQuan, and Imar
shiva kaaba
April 2, 2009
to my friend fair winds & followings seas. warm smiles & gentle brezzes in your presence. may gods love be shown to you.. too your Mother & Father i knew you not. although this much is true~ no parent should have to bury there child. let alone son & daughter. i'm a firm beleiver there's a plan to any sadness. unto a great sadness as yours there is also a reason, for suffering the plan unseen. i loved your son as a friend though; i lost him to my travels afar over the years. to this great Silence, & Pause. i pray you will have a comfort, a peace,& faith. respectfully christopher jenkins~ son of sanford & bernice jenkins.
John Vanderpool
April 2, 2009
Charles was one of those special people who lit up any room. Having worked with him at the Special Commitment Center only enriched my life.
Charles will be remembered in my families thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
J. L.
April 2, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Charles at the Special Commitment Center. Every time I saw Charles at work he had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to the Penn family.
Joey Ignacio
April 1, 2009
Dear Penn Family,
Charles Penn was a wonderful person. He had a great sense of humor that made our day go faster. He brought joy and laughter with him everyday and we will miss him dearly. I was truly blessed working with such a person. Our prayers go out to his family during these difficult time. May god be with you always.
Roger Wright
April 1, 2009
Dear Penn family,
My heart is with you at this very difficult time. I knew Junebug from High School. I looked at him, because of his athletic skills. When I would play basketball in the gym he would always give me pointers, and play with me as well. I will miss him deeply, and always cherish the monents we spent together. "87"
T S
April 1, 2009
Charles had a magnetic personality and positively affected those who came into contact with him.
Charles' legacy was to enable friends, co-workers and family to experience his magical spirit.
James Hash
April 1, 2009
June Bug will be greatly missed by so many people. He was a nice and pleasant young man and always carried a smile. To the family, please know that you are in our prayers.
James C. Hash, Jr
Karl Kearney
March 31, 2009
Dear Jamie, Kelvin, and Jalen,
Our hearts go out to all of you during this time of such a devastating loss. We remember Charles as a great friend, he always had such positive enthusiasm in everything he did for the boys. Not just his, but all of his boys friends. His smile and laugh would bring joy to anyone whom was around him. It has been a blessing and a great honor to have known him for the past six years. We will always cherish our memories of the great times we had watching the boys grow up together. We love you guys, and if any of you need 1 thing from us, we are here. May God hold you all close and tight as you take your steps to continue to move on.
Karl, Jackie, Blue, and Kayla Kearney
Christian Smith
March 31, 2009
Charles was a great man. I had the priviledge to work and get to know him when he worked at the SCC. I feel sad and I will miss him. I will be praying for your family through this difficult time.
Paige Rosen
March 31, 2009
Jamie, Kelvin, and Jalen,
JB was an amazing man, and we feel so very blessed to have been able to spend time with him. His legacy will live on thru the incredible young men he has raised, and if there is anything we can do, we are here for you 100%. Love you!!!
Mark, Paige, Kyra and Anya
Sharon Merkle
March 31, 2009
My thoughts go to Charles' family during this difficult time. He was such a warm and gentle soul. His smile lit up anywhere he happened to be. He will be deeply missed. I worked with him at the SCC and he was a huge help to me when I first started. I looked to him for guidance and to add a ray of sunshine to my day. He was not here on this earth long enough for him to spread that wonderful smile to others. It is amazing that one man could touch so many lives in the way that Charles did and leave such sadness to so many after he has gone.
March 30, 2009
Memories of Junebug will stay with us always. He was such a kind hearted good person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Penn family.
With love and sympathy,
Robyn Jeanine Ashley and Monica Ashley GWHS 1984.
Deborah Muhammad
March 30, 2009
Beloved Jamie, Kelvin and Jalen,
There are no words to express my sadness and deep regrets with the lost of JB. I looked up to and admired him for the type of husband and father he was. He definitely brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Kathy Bowerman
March 30, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Penn family. I worked with Charles and he was one of the happiest people I have ever met. He often spoke of his family with such love. He will be greatly missed. God bless.
Cristal Connelly
March 30, 2009
Dear Jamie, Kelvin and Jalen,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. Charles was an awesome man and such an admirable father and he will always be looked at this way by many of the children who have been a part of his life, not just his own. I also am grateful for the friendship that he and your family has extended to Jayla and I. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.
Clarissa Johnson
March 30, 2009
My heart goes out to the Penn family. Junebug was well loved and liked by many. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to his wife and sons and mother and father. GWHS '87
Greta Grubb
March 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Penn family. I had the honor of meeting his wife and children yesterday and you can tell that Junebug will forever live as long as his sons are around. Junebug had a heart of gold and was fierce and relentless on the field and court. I too will cherish all the memories that I shared with Junebug. Class of '85
The Sayles Family
March 30, 2009
May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead. Someone so special can never be forgotten. With Sincerest Sympathy.
Connie Underwood
March 30, 2009
I worked with Charles in the Fife Office of Support Enforcement. He was always happy, hard working, sensitive to others and such a good person to work with. Blessings to all of his family. The Lord must have wanted more sunshine in Heaven!
Rudy Johnson, Jr
March 29, 2009
My heart and soul goes out to the Penn family during this difficult period. Junebug was my fellow classmate and Army vet and I loved him just like I would my own brothers.
Junebug always was polite and fun to be with and even though he was one of the top athletes at our school you would not had known it from the way he interacted with everyone.
I remember that Junebug always had a smile on his face that could light up a room but when he was on the basketball court he had the heart of a lion. I can still remember when GW played Radford in the regional championship game Junebug helped get GW to the state and we rushed the court at the Dedmon Center after the horn blew for at that time one of the biggest wins in our school's history.
May the hearts of the Penn family and friends soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times we had with Junebug together as we celebrate a life well lived.
Rudy&Bonnie Johnson
March 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time. GOD bless you all
Morty Gordon
March 29, 2009
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Penn family. Junebug will be missed. He was a wonderful, caring, loving guy and a great friend. He was always willing to lend a hand. He was just like an older brother to me. I will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, and all of his friends. I will always remember the good times we had. Rest in peace brother. I Love you!! ----Snud
Robin Fisher
March 29, 2009
Our thoughts are with the Penn family. We didn't know Charles, but my son (Damien Fisher) knows Kelvin through basketball. It's always too soon for a loved one to leave us. You are in our prayers. Robin Fisher and sons Damien, Seth, and Kolbe, and Fred Thomas
Dreama Underwood Walters
March 29, 2009
My heart goes out to the entire Penn family and to all those whoever had the pleasure of knowing such a wonderful human being. Junebug always had such a wonderful and warm smile that no one will ever forget. He was a truly amazing friend. May the Lord be with his family and his friends during this difficult time.
Betty Cook Brown
March 29, 2009
Our prayers,thoughts, and love are with you. God bless you.
Love,
Betty Jean, Kay, Sammie
Lisa Bowers -Abshire
March 29, 2009
My heart goes out to your family in this time of need.I remember such good times him and BeBe at George Wythe..Remember "Junebug" playing all sports and everyone cheering him on!!! Fellow school mate
Sherry Alderman Jones
March 29, 2009
My heart is with you all! Such great memories he leaves so many...always that true smile!! Fellow grad."85"
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