Kenneth Duane Fennell

Kenneth Duane Fennell, age 84, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016 in Dallas, GA.

Duane was born on August 9, 1931 in Rockmart, GA a son of the late Earl E. "Cap" and Willie Mae Tant Fennell. He was a member of Springdale Baptist Church and loved to serve the members there. His service was plentiful over his life as a United States Navy veteran, as a member of the Dallas Masonic Lodge # 182 and Order of the Eastern Star Dallas Chapter # 492. He was also a member of the Brown-Wright Post # 12 of the American Legion in Rockmart.

Duane's generosity and his love for service was evident in his many positions and charities he supported. To name a few, he joined the Nelms Lodge # 323 and affiliated with the Dallas Lodge where he served as Worshipful Master in 1985. He was District Deputy to the Grand Master, a York & Scottish Rite Mason, Noble Grand of the International Order of Odd Fellows at Ralph Cagle Lodge, member of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Past President of Polk-Paulding Scottish Rite Association, President of Nelms Fellowcraft Club and a charter member and director of work at the Dallas Fellowcraft Club. He served seven times as Worthy Patron in the OES Dallas Chapter which included service to a Grandmother, Daughter and Granddaughter of the Sosebee family who wanted him by their side in service. He also worked for the Trial Commission of 7th Masonic District and organized a Tri-State meeting for Virginia, Georgia and Tennessee. He was a Grand Representative to Utah where his daughter, Rebecca Newman lived and visited to fulfill his obligations. It can be said: "There was not a title for the work he did!"

One of Duane's favorite sayings was " I'm not old, I've just been here a long time! " It was long enough to enjoy life with his grandchildren, friends and family. He loved the outdoors and was always on the move to go help someone with a project. He worked as a skilled mechanic in his early years, owned his own business and later worked as a District Manager for the Purolator Courier/Consolidated Company before he retired. He loved gospel music , bluegrass music and was often seen playing the guitar and other musical instruments and singing along to some tune that brought a smile to his face.

He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Newman of Ivins, Utah and Debra Frodel of Marietta, GA and preceded in death by his loving wife Lucille Martin Fennell and son Kenneth Wayne Fennell. He is also survived by his brother, Allen Fennell and seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

Funeral services will held Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Springdale Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Fennell and Eddie Gurley officiating along with an Eastern Star ceremony. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Honor Guard of Brown-Wright Post # 12 of the American Legion and Masonic Rites provided by Dallas Lodge # 182 and the West Georgia Masonic Memorial Club.

Pallbearers will include: Scott Newman, Lyle Newman, Jack Frodel, Jared Frodel, Bruce Fennell and Mark Fennell.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Kenneth Duane Fennell.