Walter Ray Fennell Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2020 in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Walter Ray Fennell Sr.

October 30, 1924 - June 5, 2020 (95 years old)

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Walter Ray Fennell Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2020 in Goldsboro, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, Inc.

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Walter Ray Fennell Sr.

October 30, 1924 - June 5, 2020 (95 years old)

Goldsboro, North Carolina

Walter Ray Fennell Sr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Walter Ray Fennell Sr. of Goldsboro, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 95, on June 5, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Sr. Fennell and Bertha Mathis Fennell. He is survived by: his wife Emma Shadding Fennell; his children, Walter Ray Fennell Jr. (Ernestine) of Durham, NC, Ralph Eugene Fennell (Veronica) of High Point, NC, Dr. Patricia Ann Eason (Marvin) of Angier, NC, Leon Douglas Fennell (Sabira) of Durham, NC and Dr. Reginald Fennell of Raleigh, NC.; his grandchildren, Autumn Hobbs Scott (Tony) of Goldsboro, NC, Stephen Fennell (Jennifer) of Deluth, GA, Cheri Fennell, Carlos Darby of Durham, NC, Dr. Renita Eason of Charlotte, NC, Fatimah Fennell of Charlotte, NC, Jafar Fennell of Durham, NC and Makenzie Eason of Atlanta, GA; his niece Rosalind Lewis of Greenville, NC; his daughter Sadie B.; his great grandchildren, Adan Hobbs (Danyel) of Chesapeake, VA, Jarrod Scott of Goldsboro, NC, Jordan Scott of Goldsboro, NC, Aaron Scott of Goldsboro, NC, Stephen Fennell, Jr., Angelina Fennell of Deluth, GA, Azyra Bennett-Fennell of Durham, NC, Gabrielle Hobbs and Laila Hobbs of Chesapeake, VA.; and his friend Donald Strickland.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in the name of Walter R. Fennell Sr. to the following organizations.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home and Cremations, Inc.



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June 8, 2020

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“Mrs. Fennell, Pat & The Fennell Family Please accept our heartfelt condolences to the passing of Mr. Fennell. I remember so vividly being at your home on Neuse Circle, Pat & I playing Monopoly etc. & how your home was always a home away from home. Mr Fennell so kind & gentle yet he always spoke with knowledge & conviction you could depend on. Know that his impactful spirit will always live in those he met & loved. Hugs & prayers always especially during this difficult time ❤️🙏🏽💋”


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June 7, 2020

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“June 7, 2020 bessie tyndall wrote a sympathy message “mrs. Emma and family, with regret i write this note to you and your children. Prayers go with you though this worlds loss, but heavens gain. Love you and mr. Ray as sister and brother in christ. May gods grace and peace strength you. Thank the lord that you and some of your children crossed my path on this side.””


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