Kern County Obituaries

James C. Fennell

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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James C. Fennell, lovingly called "Booger," passed away June 18, 2001, in Sierra Vista, 
Arizona after a long illness.
James was born February 13, 1951 in Valliant, Oklahoma. He was a member of the 2nd 
Battalion, 22nd Infantry of the 25th Division. The Specialist entered into the United States 
Army (Vietnam) in February 1968. He received a Bronze Star for heroism against a hostile 
force, two purple hearts and numerous meritorious awards of valor. James was highly decorated 
veteran and a lifetime member of the VFW and DAV.
After his tour of duty he resided in the Antelope Valley area. He was a graduate of Los Palos 
High School, California, and resided in Oregon for the last 13 years.
James was loved by many and he'll be missed by all. His favorite motto was: "Deeds not 
words."
He leaves behind: his wife of 13 years, Betty D. Fennell, of Klammoth Falls, OR; one sister, 
Nora Carlton, of Tucson, AZ; one brother, Mike Fennell, of California City, CA; his parents, 
JC and Opal Fennell, of Boron, CA; one stepdaughter, Veronica Cahn, of Tiagare, OR; one 
stepson, Leon Hicks, of Concord, NC, five grandchildren, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and 
friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 30, 2001, in Central Park in California City 
at 2 p.m., conducted by the DAV Chaplain. Interment will be July 3, 2001 also at 2 p.m. at Eagle 
Point National Cemetery in Eagle Point, Oregon. Arrangements by Stickel Mortuary.