Chief Frederick Eugene Pennell Sr., age 95, entered into eternal rest in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 in Moncks Corner, SC. A native of Logan, Ohio he was the son of Frank and Mary Pennell. "Fearless Fred" was enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in WWII, he rose to the rank of Chief Electrician, and later retired from the Charleston Naval Shipyard. He was a member of the Advent Lutheran Church in Rutherfordton, NC.
He was predeceased by his parents, six sisters, six brothers, and his wife Audrey Jean Mowery Pennell. His brother, Pete Pennell (Wife-Joyce) of Hilliard, OH are still alive.
Fred left behind his two sons and two daughters. Frederick "Butch" Eugene Pennell Jr. of Marion, NC, Toni Lee Pennell Labrie (Husband- Rich) of Giltner, NE, Michael Dale Pennell (Wife- Brenda) of Moncks Corner, SC, and Debra Ann Pennell Harris (Husband- Jim) of Hermiston, OR.
Fred left behind 11 grandchildren. David Labrie (Wife-Tracy) of Lincoln, NE, Richie Labrie (Wife-Olga) of Houston, TX, Jesse Labrie of Grand Island, NE, Sarah Labrie Follett (Husband- Joshua) of York, NE, Lori Labrie Inman (Husband-Drew) of Fulshear, TX, Jason Labrie (Fiance'- Cheri) of Aurora, NE, Jeremey Labrie (Wife-Sara) of Aurora, NE, Sonia Pennell of Hanahan, SC, Brian Pennell (Wife-Crystal) of Moncks Corner, SC, Tracy Harris Sipp of Hermiston, OR, and Christie Harris of Tampa, FL.
Fred left behind 23 great-grand children: Jordan, Jamion, Tasha Labrie Flawson (Husband-Seth), Preston, Ayla, Ayva, Josiah, Elijah, Ezekiel "Zeke", Tirzah, Austin, Kyrstin, Keely, Cheyanne, Cierra, Cooper, Cayl, Camden, Sutton, Shyla, Faith, Brianna, Jake, Nick, Brody, and Tyler.
Fred also left behind 3 Great Great Grandchildren: Daniel, Jayden, and Addison.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, July 22nd at 12 noon. It will be in the chapel and then graveside at Carolina Memorial Gardens, located at 7113 Rivers Ave in North Charleston, SC 29406. Pastor Ron Dillon from Highland Park Baptist Church in Hanahan, SC will be officiating.
Flowers will be accepted.
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