Johnny Ray Penney

August 23, 1939 - May 11, 2022

Johnny Ray Penney, age 82 of Chickamauga, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. He was born to the late James Paul Penney and Dorothy Helen Gann Penney in Soddy-Daisy, TN, was a lifelong resident of the Soddy-Daisy and Chickamauga areas and was of the Church of God faith. Johnny graduated for Soddy High School in 1958, before joining the U.S. Army. He retired from the Trucking Industry in 2011 after more than 45 years. Johnny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Melba Frederick and Peggy Heise. Johnny is survived by his loving wife, of 49 years, Sue Penney, son, J.J. Penney and his wife, Karen Penney, grandchildren, Christopher, Izaya, Laurabelle, Angela, Andrew, Victoria and Andrea, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Ms. Sue would like to give a special thanks to his grandchildren, Angela and Andrew for all the love, compassion and help during this difficult time. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Home-J. Avery Bryan Chapel, Chickamauga.