Linwood Stevens Penny was born on October 7, 1923 to Bernice Lee Penny and Estelle Stevens Penny in Johnston County. He married Jessie Aileen Branch on June 23, 1951 and had two children. Linwood was a professional and successful self-employed watchmaker as well as a long time employee with Jeffries Jewelry. Linwood was an active member and past master of Hiram Lodge #40. He was also a member of Western Blvd Presbyterian Church where he served as deacon, elder, and in various other ministries. He is survived by a son, David Penny, of Raleigh, and a daughter, Linda Roberts (and husband, Jamie) of Dunn; grandchildren: Michelle Penny (Greenville, NC), Cameron Penny (Wilmington, NC), Andrew Roberts (and wife, Alisha)(Durham,NC), Erin Rae Roberts, Jeremiah Roberts, and Joshua Roberts (all of Dunn, NC); brother, AC Penny (and wife, Maxine) of Clayton; sister, Nan Penny, of Clayton, NC; sister-in-laws, Shirley Penny (Edenton, NC) and Muriel Penny (Clayton, NC); and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife of 40 years, Aileen Penny; brothers, Bernice Penny and Jack Penny; and sister, Betty Snead. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm at Western Blvd Presbyterian Church followed by a Celebration of Life at 2pm Wednesday, also at the church. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made in memory of Linwood to Western Blvd Presbyterian Church, 4900 Kaplan Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606. The family would like to especially thank Fatima and Wunmi for all the care, love, and wonderful treatment they showed to Linwood during his final stages, as well as to Jim and Betty Dean for all the time they spent getting to know Linwood.