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Jimmy Ray Fennell

Jimmy Ray Fennell, 87, a longtime resident of Houston County, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Cowarts Baptist Church with Reverend Jonathan Sorenson officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home & Crematory of Dothan directing. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m., prior to the service at the church.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to Cowarts Baptist Church, 2855 Jordan Avenue, Cowarts, AL 36321.

Jimmy was born March 9, 1939, in Enterprise to the late Alton & Elizabeth (Hinson) Fennell. He spent the early years of his life at Enterprise and attended Enterprise High School. After school he moved to Houston County and served in the United States Army Reserves and the Alabama National Guard. Following his time in the service, he worked as a Crane Operator for Qualico Steel and Enfinger Steel. Jimmy was enjoyed participating at the Cowarts Senior Center and was a longtime member of Cowarts Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his four sisters, Shirley Faye Fennell, Betty Lou Strickland, Mildred Weist, and Becky Adkins; his three brothers, James Fennell, Preston Fennell and Gene Fennell; and his daughter-in-law, Ann Fennell.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah Nell (Blackmon) Fennell of Cowarts; his son, Keith Fennell (Robin) of Webb; his grandson, Ryan Fennell (Emily) of Atlanta, GA; and his sister, Sybil Phillips of Dothan; and several nieces and nephews.

Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Fennell, Greg French, Larue Lee, Ed York, Dennis Morrison, and Daniel Morrison.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Southern Care Hospice for the love and support shown to their loved one during this difficult time.