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Ernest Fenner Obituary

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.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 7, 2010.

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Carolyn Ruffin-Wood

October 25, 2010

Aunt Hattie,
I am so very sorry for your lost. It was a privilege and honor to meet Dr. Fenner. He was a classy, intelligent, caring man. I know that Dee Dee will greatly miss him. To us he will always be remembered as the smiling, caring, and sharing "Pop" Fenner. May God give you comfort during this time of bereavement.

Love always,
Faye & Ken Ruffin

Zee Alamin

October 23, 2010

God Bless you and your family. Mr. Fenner will be missed greatly.

MARIO BYRD

October 18, 2010

GOD BLESS IS WHAT HE WOULD HAVE SAID.......GOD BLESS YOU ALL......MAY YOU "DOC" REST AMOUNG THE ANGELS IN GODS HOUSE...............

George Royster

October 8, 2010

To Brother Kendzell Brown we the employees of the Waste Management Division of the City of Chesapeake extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May God be with you all during this time.....

Carolyn McKennelly

October 8, 2010

To my family:
"Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal;
Love leaves a memory
No one can steal"
May God be with you in this time of sorrow, and may God comfort you and give you peace.

Shakera Greene

October 8, 2010

To the family stay strong and know that you all are in everyone's thoughts and prayers.

Tashara Hamlin

October 7, 2010

My prayers are with you and your family.

Lorena Fenner

October 7, 2010

RIP Uncle Doc. You will always be missed.

Diamond Fenner

October 7, 2010

I love you grandaddy. I will never forget how you was always proud of me and loved to watch me step. You was so happy when I told You I loved you and Im glad I had a chance to tell you that. You will not be forgotten, your in a better place now, no more pain or sadness. Its your time to rest in peace. Your granddaughter Diamond Fenner

Sandy Smith

October 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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