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Steve Franklin Fenton

1933 - 2015

Steve Franklin Fenton obituary, 1933-2015, ODESSA, TX

BORN

1933

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home

601 North Alleghaney

Odessa, Texas

Steve Fenton Obituary

ODESSA Steve Franklin Fenton, 81, of Odessa, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born November 19, 1933 in Gouldbusk, TX to Andrew Ellis & Louise (McCluskey) Fenton. He was a retired machinist. He served in the US Army. He was a member of Full Gospel River of Life Church.

Steve took an interest and a love of flying when he purchased his first model airplane as a young boy. He built his first airplane in his sisters garage in the late 1950's and built a Davis DA 2A that he went on to win many trophy's and awards. He was a pilot and loved flying.

He designed and built pancake welding hoods since the early 1960's, which he continued to build and sell until the time of his death.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Andy Fenton; & sister Helen Choate.

He is survived by his wife, Hope Fenton of Odessa, daughters, Angela Ayers & husband James & Leesha Mueller & husband Todd all of Odessa; sister, Maurine McClellan of Odessa; grandchildren, Jonathan Long of Odessa, Ashley Snow of Crane, Ian Mueller of Amarillo, Tristan Ayers of Odessa; great-grandchildren, Nevaeh, Alyanna & Josiah Long, Gracie & Emma Snow; nephew, Jerry Kidd and additional nieces & nephews.

Visitation with family and friends will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Hetherington officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

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Published by Odessa American on Mar. 31, 2015.

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Randy Reeder

April 15, 2015

I have very fond memories of Steve growing up, sitting in planes and building star kites, oh and being a very spoiled little boy. Rest in loving Peace....

Al & BJ McDonald

April 1, 2015

Steve you have lived a wonderful exciting life and your memories will be with us forever. Our families came together when Angela and Jamie began their life together so long ago. We will always cherish the gift of knowing you. No more pain, no more worry for you are walking the streets of gold in Heaven.

Esther & Eddie Gallegos

March 31, 2015

It's hard to say Goodbye to such Precious People like Steve; but we find comfort in knowing he IS with our Father Above. Such a kind soul he had & we're blessed to have known such a Saint as he. He's probably making wooden cars for Everyone in Heaven already ....Rest In Peace Sweet Steve

March 31, 2015

what a wonderful man ! , I learned much about flying and aircraft through steve , may he rest in peace , prayers and hope for family ....marcus " tamale joe "

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home

601 North Alleghaney, Odessa, TX 79761

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Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home

601 North Alleghaney, Odessa, TX 79761

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Sunset Memorial Gardens

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