Mr. Grady Fennell, 89, of Bloomingdale, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home.

Grady was born in Emanuel County to the late Willie Eugene Fennell and Sally Mae Shealy Fennell.  He was also preceded in death by his nine siblings.  He retired from Hunt Wesson Foods and was an avid hunter and fisherman.  He loved being in his garden and riding his tractor.  He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Jewel Fennell; children, Steve Fennell, Lisa Kicklighter, and Terri Stille; grandchildren, Amanda Zipperer, Cheyenne Zipperer, Shiloh Zipperer, Travis Fennell, Chase Fennell, and Jessica Milton; eight great-grandchildren as well as a number of nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.  The funeral to honor Grady's life will follow at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery.

Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL – 901 West Highway 80 – Pooler, GA (912) 748-2444