Robert Earl Penny Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Robert Earl Penny (Wake Forest, North Carolina), born in Durham, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 17, 2026 at the age of 40. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Earl Penny to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lonnie Sills, Sr. and Susan Penny Lyons (Rodney); his grandparents, Robert, Maggie Sills, Charlie Penny, Sr. and Nora Mae Penny; and his aunts, Betty Hayes, Ruby Brodie, Nancy Moses and Shelia Sills.
He is survived by: his wife Melissa Penny; his stepdaughters, Cathenia White, Samiyra White and Destinee Wilson (Christian); his siblings, Stephone Penny (Ashley) of Greenville, NC, Lonnie Sills, Jr. of Franklinton, NC and Catherine Sills of Raleigh, NC.; his aunts, Deborah Penny, Annie Pender (Jeff) of Franklinton, NC and Mary Gregory (Jerry) of Louisburg, NC; and his uncle Charlie Penny Jr. (Connie) of Raleigh, NC. He is also survived by seven grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and close friends.
