Thomas O. Penn Jr.

Thomas O. Penn Jr, age 65 went to be with the Lord February 18, 2021. Thomas was born in Columbus, Ohio June 15, 1955. Thomas will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend.

He was a graduate of South High School in Columbus Ohio.  He was a General Motors retiree where he spent thirty years working in productions.  He was a member of New Birth Christian Ministries where he served on the Deacon Board. Thomas loved sports and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Los Angeles Lakers. Because of his love of sports, he spent years as an assistant basketball coach for the Eastmoor Lady Warriors Basketball Team, and several young men’s recreational teams. During his time as a coach, he was able to sow into so many people’s lives by giving a word of advice or even giving a helping hand.

In his latter years, he spent his free time watching Westerns, sports, and listening to Buckeye Radio. Thomas was always there to give a free word of advice or an inspirational story that seemed to shape so many people’s lives. But more importantly, he will be remembered for loving his wife, Connnie unconditionally.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Connie Penn, Sister Robin (Wayne) Oliver; Daughters, Trina Penn, Tracey Penn, Tricia (Mouhamed) Mbaye; Adopted children, Selena Jackson, Lakeysha Scott, Shawntaa (Alexander) McEntire, Anwar (Natasha) Taylor; Grandchildren Rokhaya Mbaye, Kennedy Penn, Marie Tucker, Maurissa Tucker; Adopted grandchildren Jaylen Hullum, Makayla Scott, Jay R Scott and Krystal Bryant Logan Lay; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Pauline Penn; Brothers, Gary Penn Sr, and David Penn.

Visitation 9:00 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Saturday, February 27, 2021 at New Birth Christian Ministries, 3475 Refuge Rd. Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates. Ministry of Comfort entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave.