John Penson, 40, was born on October 4, 1975 to John and Ida Penson in Akron, OH. John or Junior as he was known by many was a fun loving person who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was the youngest of 7 kids. Being the baby came with special privileges and for John that meant getting whatever he wanted or smooth talking you until he got what he wanted. John had many friends and being so well known he has never met a stranger. He developed a close relationship with his father at a young age you could say they had a bond like brothers. John fathered 9 children he loved them all equally and they loved him back the same sort of like "A Fat Kid Loves Cake". John is preceded in death by his mother, Ida; grandparents, John and Opaline Penson Sr., Scott and Elizabeth Lane Sr.; siblings, Rosemarie & Pamela Watkins; aunts and uncles, Bernice Spalding, Evaline Powers, Florida Travis, Osie Lee, and  Louis Lane; step-siblings, Shannon Jackson, 3 step-sisters and step-brother; special cousin, Willie Harris Jr. and close friend, Timothy Pittman (Timmy). John leaves to cherish his memory, father John (Patricia) Penson; siblings, Phil (Ivena) Watkins, Patricia (James) Richardson, Angela Watkins, Santonia Penson; children, Daveion, Jashawna Penson, John Penson IV, Javon Penson, John'te Penson, Ja'Niya, Javeon Penson, Jayla Jones, and Devon; Godparents, Mamie Lane and Willie Harris Sr.; one grandchild, Anton Betts; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends.