Lonnie Joe Fenton 87, of Liberty City, passed away Monday, March 06, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Liberty City with Reverend Paul Michael Vacca officiating. Interment will follow in Old East Mountain Cemetery.
Lonnie Joe was born in Gilmer, Texas, to the late Ebbie Russell Fenton and Martha Corine Fleet Fenton. Lonnie attended East Texas Baptist University on a football scholarship and finished at East Texas State University. He earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Lonnie began his coaching career with East Mountain H.S. and then moved to Sabine H.S., where he served as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director from 1968 through 1979, and from where he retired in 1989.
Lonnie was a longtime active member at First Baptist Church Liberty City where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer. Lonnie enjoyed watching sports, especially the Texas Rangers, camping and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Gallant; and brothers: Claude Fenton, Russell Fenton, Leamon Fenton and Jerry Fenton.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Golda Mae Fenton, of Liberty City; daughter, Lesa Machelle Tilton and husband, Bob, of Carrollton; son, Bradley Joe Fenton, of Austin; grandchildren: Adam Schoenky, Austin Schoenky and Abbey Schoenky; great-grandchildren Macey Mae McClelland and Cameren Huitt; brother, Phillip Ray Fenton and wife, Melva, of Palestine; as well as many other loving family members and friends. L5
Lonnie Joe was born in Gilmer, Texas, to the late Ebbie Russell Fenton and Martha Corine Fleet Fenton. Lonnie attended East Texas Baptist University on a football scholarship and finished at East Texas State University. He earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Lonnie began his coaching career with East Mountain H.S. and then moved to Sabine H.S., where he served as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director from 1968 through 1979, and from where he retired in 1989.
Lonnie was a longtime active member at First Baptist Church Liberty City where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer. Lonnie enjoyed watching sports, especially the Texas Rangers, camping and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Gallant; and brothers: Claude Fenton, Russell Fenton, Leamon Fenton and Jerry Fenton.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Golda Mae Fenton, of Liberty City; daughter, Lesa Machelle Tilton and husband, Bob, of Carrollton; son, Bradley Joe Fenton, of Austin; grandchildren: Adam Schoenky, Austin Schoenky and Abbey Schoenky; great-grandchildren Macey Mae McClelland and Cameren Huitt; brother, Phillip Ray Fenton and wife, Melva, of Palestine; as well as many other loving family members and friends. L5
Lonnie Joe Fenton 87, of Liberty City, passed away Monday, March 06, 2017, at his home. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Croley Funeral Home in Gladewater. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Liberty City with Reverend Paul Michael Vacca officiating. Interment will follow in Old East Mountain Cemetery.
Lonnie Joe was born in Gilmer, Texas, to the late Ebbie Russell Fenton and Martha Corine Fleet Fenton. Lonnie attended East Texas Baptist University on a football scholarship and finished at East Texas State University. He earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Lonnie began his coaching career with East Mountain H.S. and then moved to Sabine H.S., where he served as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director from 1968 through 1979, and from where he retired in 1989.
Lonnie was a longtime active member at First Baptist Church Liberty City where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer. Lonnie enjoyed watching sports, especially the Texas Rangers, camping and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Gallant; and brothers: Claude Fenton, Russell Fenton, Leamon Fenton and Jerry Fenton.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Golda Mae Fenton, of Liberty City; daughter, Lesa Machelle Tilton and husband, Bob, of Carrollton; son, Bradley Joe Fenton, of Austin; grandchildren: Adam Schoenky, Austin Schoenky and Abbey Schoenky; great-grandchildren Macey Mae McClelland and Cameren Huitt; brother, Phillip Ray Fenton and wife, Melva, of Palestine; as well as many other loving family members and friends. L5
Lonnie Joe was born in Gilmer, Texas, to the late Ebbie Russell Fenton and Martha Corine Fleet Fenton. Lonnie attended East Texas Baptist University on a football scholarship and finished at East Texas State University. He earned a Master’s Degree in Education from Stephen F. Austin State University.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Lonnie began his coaching career with East Mountain H.S. and then moved to Sabine H.S., where he served as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director from 1968 through 1979, and from where he retired in 1989.
Lonnie was a longtime active member at First Baptist Church Liberty City where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer. Lonnie enjoyed watching sports, especially the Texas Rangers, camping and spending time with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Louise Gallant; and brothers: Claude Fenton, Russell Fenton, Leamon Fenton and Jerry Fenton.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Golda Mae Fenton, of Liberty City; daughter, Lesa Machelle Tilton and husband, Bob, of Carrollton; son, Bradley Joe Fenton, of Austin; grandchildren: Adam Schoenky, Austin Schoenky and Abbey Schoenky; great-grandchildren Macey Mae McClelland and Cameren Huitt; brother, Phillip Ray Fenton and wife, Melva, of Palestine; as well as many other loving family members and friends. L5
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