Deceased Dr. Joe Edward Penny (Papa Joe), 80 of Benton, LA.

He entered heaven peacefully at home on May 2, 2024.

Joe received his Ph.D. in 1973 from the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center. He joined LSU in 1973 as an instructor of anatomy, he became a full professor in 2002.

He won many honors as an educator including the Allen Copping Award for teaching in 2000.

His teaching involved all areas of the Anatomical Sciences-Gross Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Histology, and Embryology. He was an outstanding educator, twice winning the Adrian F. Reed Award for Excellence in Instruction in Anatomy.

He retired from LSU in 2018 after serving 45 years. He taught many of the LSU graduate physicians who currently reside in the area.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife Linda and son-in-law Mike. He is survived by his two daughters, son-in-law, 5 grandchildren and 2 sisters. Joe loved spending time with his friends and family, fishing, drinking beer and his 2 dogs.

The Memorial Service for Joe will take place this Saturday, May 11 from 2:00-4:00 pm, at the Cane River Commissary, 4191 HWY 494, Natchez, LA.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the (Humane Society) hsnwla.com it is a non-profit organization, and no kill shelter for dogs.