Ernest Fenner Sr.

Ernest Lee Fenner Sr. NORFOLK - Dr. Ernest Lee Fenner Sr., D.D., gracefully answered the Master's call Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 at his residence with his lovely wife at his side. Dr. Fenner was born March 13, 1940, in Halifax County, North Carolina, to his late parents, Simon and Rosa Lee Fenner. He was predeceased by his devoted wife of his first marriage for 42 years, Yvonne Fenner; one brother, Johnnie Lee Fenner and one sister, Carrie Barnes. Dr. Fenner attended Halifax Public Schools in Halifax County, and was called to the ministry and received his Doctor of Divinity degree. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of eight years, Evangelist Hattie Kindred Fenner; six daughters, Carol Barnes (Phillip), Angeleca Ridley (Dennis Sr.), Cindy Ballard (Ellsworth), Lina Brown, Jacqueline Kindred and Nancy Sumter; nine sons, Ernest Fenner Jr., Terry Fenner, Darryl Fenner (Reglin), Anthony Brown, Bishop Brown (Yvonne), Asbury Flood (Ann), Kendzell Brown, Donald Brown and Alford Kindred; 46 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one stepmother, Polly Fenner; five sisters and one brother, Ruby Harrison, Gloria Fenner Davis (Robert), Annie Hill, Lillie Moody (Ray), Ella Braddock (Jerry), Simon Fenner Jr. (Patricia); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, associated clergies and friends. A homegoing celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mount Gilead Pentecostal Holiness Church, 3701 Colley Ave., Norfolk, officiated by Pastor Harvey C. Thomas. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel. During the week, the family will welcome friends at their home at 1410 Corprew Ave., Norfolk. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.