Norman Fennell, age 89 of Hackleburg, passed away Friday, December 21, 2024 at Russellville Hospital in Russellville, Alabama.
Norman was a graduate of Jeanette High School. He later earned a degree in mathematics from Duncan College in Pittsburgh as well as a degree in forestry from Penn State. Norman retired from U.S. Steel and Blue Cross of Alabama. He was a member of the Lutheran Church and an avid booklover.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 26, 2024 from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home where the service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Marty Guntry officiating. Burial will be in Old Line cemetery in Hodges.
Norman is survived by his wife of 37 years, Peggy Baker; daughter, Penny Fennell of Douglasville, Georgia; grandsons, Mickel Berkheimer of Pennsylvania, Erick Berkheimer of Georgia; great-grandson, Logan; stepson, Byron (Tina) Davis of Tupelo, Mississippi; stepgranddaughter, Whitney (Dillon) Busboom of Mississippi, and Baylie Busboom of Mississippi; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Gavin and Eva Fennell, and granddaughter, Shelby Berkheimer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children’s of Alabama (1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233) or Colbert County Animal Shelter (5010 Missouri Street, Tuscumbia, AL 35674).
Memories and condolences may be made at www.akinsfh.com.
