Jimmy Carl Fenton, 65, of Nacogdoches, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2016, at his residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center and also from 2:00 pm. to 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 13, 2016, at North Street Church of Christ in Nacogdoches. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 13, 2016, at North Street Church of Christ in Nacogdoches with Bro. Ellis Reynolds and Bro. Freddie Anderson officiating.  Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches.

 

Mr. Fenton was born April 7, 1951, in Center, to Roy Fenton and Helen Laverne Cates Fenton.  He served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972, during the Vietnam War.  Mr. Fenton retired as Principal from Overton ISD.  He loved to sing, spend time with family and loved his God.

 

He is survived by

Wife: Linda Jo Fenton of Nacogdoches

 

Children:

Jim Adams of Jacksonville, Florida

Melissa Masi of New Jersey

Christy Stanley of Camdenton, Missouri

Samantha Miller of Nacogdoches

Michael Fenton of Nacogdoches

 

9 Grandchildren

 

1 Great Granddaughter

 

Mother: Helen Laverne Fenton of Center

 

Brothers:

Johnny Fenton of Center

Spencer Fenton of Shelbyville

Bill Fenton of Center

 

Preceded in death by

Father: Roy Fenton

Brother: Jeffery Fenton

Nephew: Clint Fenton

 

Pallbearers will be J. P. Fenton, David Fenton, Bryan Fenton, Kevin Fenton, Max Fenton and Keith Askew.  Honorary pallbearers will be Mr. Fenton’s grandchildren: Josh, Jake, Addison, Asher, Trey and Corey.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org or Angelina Church of Christ India Mission Work, PO Box 153238, Lufkin, Texas 75901.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com