Herbert’s Story
Childhood
Dreams
Herbert "June" Penson Jr. was born on June 17, 1921 to Elsa Wilbert and Herbert Penson Sr in Mooringsport, Louisiana. He attended St. Paul Elementary School while living with his grandparents, Meager and Bishop "Bish" Wilbert.
During his childhood years, he developed a love for baseball, admiring players like Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson and Satchel Paige. June grew to become a great short stop and enjoyed playing baseball with his brother, Jake Harmon and friend, Sonny Gibson.
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While not playing baseball, you could find June fishing, hunting and spending time with his aunts Anna, Mary and Marietta and uncle John.
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Jake Harmon and Herbert "June" Penson
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Primetime
At 18, June was drafted to the U.S. Army and served for 3 years. Some of his duty stations included Fort Leonard Wood (Missouri) and Fort Benning (Georgia). He also fought in World War II. He was honorably discharged from the Army and headed back to Shreveport, LA.
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Years later he would marry his love, Florida Davis and have two beautiful daughters (Renee and Sharon).
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June retired as a custodial worker within the Caddo Parish School System after 25 years of service.
The Golden
Years
At 100 years old, June still loves baseball and Western movies. He calls his sister everyday to check on her and talk about old times. He also loves spending time with his daughter, Sharon and grandchildren.
