Douglas "Doug" Fennell

Graveside service for Douglas "Doug" Fennell, 69, of Gilmer will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 27, 2014, at Soules Chapel Cemetery, in Upshur County with Bro. Donny Chamberlain officiating. Interment will be in Soules Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. Fennell passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Mr. Fennell was born November 25, 1944 in Upshur County to William L. "Bill" and Faye Hill Fennell. He was a retired Operator with Stroh"s Brewery in Longview. He is survived by his son, Dwayne Fennell and wife, Ellena of Gilmer; his daughter, Shannon McFadden of Longview; three grandchildren, Jessica Fudge, Shaylee Fennell and Allie Fennell; step-grandchildren, Haden and Shelby White; two sisters, Laverne Elms of Longview and Una Partin of Waxahachie. He was preceded in death by his parents, William L. "Bill" Fennell and Faye Fennell; and his brother, Howard Lavon Fennell. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 26, 2014 at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.