Hobert Fennell

Hobert Randle Fennell, age 82, passed away June 19th surrounded by his loving wife and family. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 P. M. in the Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Brandon Furr and Rev. Taylor Tom officiating. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 1:00 PM until the time of service. Interment will follow at Baldwin Memorial Gardens. Hobert was a devoted husband to Judy for over 60 years; father to Derrick (Regina); brother to Selma (widow of Douglas) Adams and WD (Jean) Fennell, Jr.; brother-in-law to Leah R. Wood (widow of Ernest M. Wood); uncle to Maleah (Ken) Simpson, Juli (David) Waddell, Donna (Duncan) Smith, Dusty (Louise) Adams, Kit (Susan) Fennell, Laurie (Mark) Baxley; uncle to many great-nieces and great-nephews. He was lovingly known as HoPa to his great-great nieces, (Emma Kate and Anna Claire), and ‘Hot Pop’ to his great-great nephews (Mack and Bryant). He was predeceased by his father and mother, W. D. Fennell, Sr. and Verna Fennell. He was also preceded in death by his son Randy. He was an active member of Northside Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and served as a Deacon for many years. After graduating from Baldwin High School, he continued his education at GMC. In 1960 he married his high-school sweetheart, Judy. After completing his education, he joined the army and served his tour of duty in Heidelberg, Germany. In 1964 they returned to Milledgeville where he began his career with Georgia Power Company, until his retirement in 1997. In the late 70’s, Hobert and Judy built a home on Lake Sinclair where they enjoyed family time, yard work and gardening - his cucumbers and tomatoes were shared with everyone. Each year they hosted a gathering of family and friends for a 4th of July celebration. His BBQ and Brunswick stew were looked forward to all year long. He was a talented wood-worker and enjoyed making beautiful furniture for family members. He loved cooking - making the best peanut brittle ever. Perhaps his greatest talent was his beautiful voice. He sang with several groups - The Fishermen, The Harvesters, and more recently the Gospel Aires. He was aware that his talents were God-given and thus were meant to be shared; singing at nursing homes, funerals, churches and other venues and he never missed an opportunity to give thanks to God for all of his many blessings. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Samaritan’s Purse International Relief P.O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105

Hobert Fennell

June 4, 1940 - June 19, 2022