FOREST PARK, Ga. - Nathan J. Penn, 51, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2006, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born Dec. 11, 1954, at Tams, WV, he was the son of Effie Harris and the late Earl Penn. Mr. Penn was a loving and devoted father that was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. Mr. Penn was a truck driver for ABF for 19 years. He was a former coal miner for Maple Meadows Mining Company in West Virginia. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, WV, and went on to attend college. He was preceded in death by a sister, Cassandra Harris and a brother, William Harris. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 26 years, Cecelia (Yvette) Penn. In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memories six children, John Swain of Beckley, Kimberly Fowlkes and husband, Harold of Beckley, Nathan Stroud and wife, Michelle of Dahlgren, Va., Tia Glass and husband, Ernest Jr. of Rex, Ga., Natalie Penn of Forest Park, Ga., and William (Bill) Penn of Forest Park, Ga.; brothers, Charles Penn of Maplewood, NJ., Earl Penn Jr. of Baltimore, Md., William Penn of Sommerville; sisters, Earlene Moss of Glen White, Brenda Dykes of Staunton, Va., Linda Penn of Staunton, Va., and Lisa Moten of Beckley. Nathan is best remembered by his charismatic personality, spirited demeanor and passionate approach towards life. Everyone who was blessed to know Nathan knew that among his presence they could expect a good laugh coupled with intriguing conversation and an intense yet friendly, historical debate. Though Nathan will be greatly missed, his memory shall live on forever and his spirit shall continue to shine with the sun. Services were held 1 p.m. Saturday, July 156, 2006, at New Bread of Life Christian Center, 3382 Jodeco Rd., McDonough, Ga., with Pastor Albert Baker officiating. Burial followed in Forest Hills Cemetery, Forest Park, a. Cousins and friends of the family served as flower ladies. Honorary pallbearers were Luther Pearson and Mark Pearson. Pallbearers were Lee Callahan, Alvin Ham, David Martin, Jack Castlebury, Tony Lefibere, and Tommy Powell