Name: Visitation
Start: 2022-07-23T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-07-23T14:00:00.000Z
Location: New Beginnings Community Church

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Just found out about Bob’s passing. We were good friends in Midland Tx where we acted in community theater together and judged his high school one act plays. His smile could light up a room and get the party started! He was so talented and had so many stories to tell. I visited him several times in Savannah but had lost contact a few years ago after losing my phone numbers. See you on the other side my friend.

Bruce and Jan Williams

July 13, 2024 | Cisco, TX | Friend

I knew Bobby for a short time while attending New Beginnings Community Church in Richmond Hill.
To me he was a man with a kind and gentle Spirit and enjoyed worshiping with his church family.
I never saw anything but live and grace in his eyes.
I didn’t know much about his past but by watching the memorial video I could see that he had a full and pleasant life among family and friends.
He always took time to make me feel like a great friend.
God bless his family and...

Jerry Adams

September 09, 2022 | Clyo, GA

Brian and I were saddened to hear of Bob’s passing. We met Bob in Midland ,Tx.back in the 80’s at the theatre. We managed to stay in touch tho we did not hear of his passing this month. Brian tried to call him on his bday ,per tradition, having not heard from him this year( their bdays were a few days apart) .
There was noone like him. He was a complex warm hearted sensitive man with unique qualities and massive talent
.He shared his blessings and we all will miss him. Our...

M and B Schwanitz

July 31, 2022 | Houston, TX | Friend

My thoughts and prayers are with all. Bob was an awesome gentleman. I will remember him.

Huxsie Scott

July 23, 2022 | Port Wentworth, GA | Friend

Bobby, we know you’ll make beautiful music
In heaven! Until we meet again, Rest In Peace.

Barbara Fennell

July 22, 2022 | Taylorsville, GA | Family

So many wonderful memories of Bob! I was blessed to hear his beautiful music at the Methodist Church.
We were coworkers at Richmond Hill High School. I will ONLY tell Joann what happened at your portable many years ago!
I will remember you with a smile always, Bob.
Lifting prayers for all who were blessed to have known you~

Cindy Shultz

July 17, 2022 | Richmond Hill, GA | Friend

So many memories and wonderful times we shared, the shows, the music, the laughter. My Dad once said "you will have many aquaintinces in your life, but very few true friends!" Fennell was such a special friend and mentor to me. He was the reason I chose a career in music. To say he will be missed is an understatement. He will always have a place in my heart. Rest with God my friend.

Kim Albright Shabi

July 11, 2022 | Springfield, GA | Student

What fond memories being one of his students at Jenkins High School. He took our chorus classes to new heights that no one had ever seen before. He mentored us in being the best we could and brought out challenges beyond out limits. My most favorable was the show GODSPELL that we performed at the packed school gym for three nights. Performance was outstanding and is still talked about to this day. Rest in Peace Mr. Fennell. Your talent, friendship and love will be missed.

Cindy Helmly Courson

July 08, 2022 | School

Fennell was a delight to know! Such a neat talent, crazy sense of humor and big, loving heart. I remember him fondly and well. Those closest to him have my sympathy.

Penny Crosson

July 07, 2022 | Midland, TX | Friend

Robert "Bob"'s Obituary

Robert (Bob) Lawson Fennell, Jr., age 72, passed away July 3, 2022.

Bob was born on July 23, 1949 in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated Salutatorian at Richmond Hill High School where he was voted “Most Likely to Succeed”.

Bob graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (English & Speech) Degree from Stetson University in DeLand, FL. He received his Georgia Teacher Certification from Georgia Southern University and his Texas Teacher Certification from Texas Tech University. Bob went on to receive his Master of Education and his Master of Education (Media Specialist) from Georgia Southern University.

Bob retired after thirty-two years of educational employment with Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill Primary School, H.V. Jenkins High School, Savannah High School, and Midland High School.

Bob enjoyed teaching, coaching, and directing during his educational career. He was a talented musician, speech and drama coach, theatre director, and story reader. Bob said that one his all-time favorite missions was singing, playing keyboards, and writing vocal harmonies in a Praise Band called “Manna”. This praise and worship team spread God’s Word through music and song for almost four years.

Bob served as pianist and organist with Richmond Hill United Methodist Church for 12 years and with several other churches in the Savannah area.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lawson Fennell, Sr. and Margaret Elizabeth Davis Fennell Judy.

He is survived by many cousins, friends, and people that love him.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2022 at New Beginnings Community Church in Richmond Hill, GA. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Flowers are welcome but those wishing to make a donation can do so to:New Beginnings Community Church, Life Recovery Group, 75 Crosswind Drive, Richmond Hill, GA 31324.

Robert "Bob" Lawson Fennell, Jr.

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