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Obituary for Francis Livesay Fenn Francis Livesay Fenn
World War II Veteran Was Longtime Monterey Town Council Member

Francis Livesay Fenn, 96, of Monterey, Virginia, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Prince George County on August 26, 1924, a son of the late Beulah (Livesay) and Samuel Lawrence Fenn.

A man with great faith, Mr. Fenn was a member, Sunday school teacher and Elder at Monterey Presbyterian Church, as well as a member of Woodlawn Presbyterian Church.

A proud veteran of the U. S. Navy, Mr. Fenn served aboard the USS Bowers during World War II.

Mr. Fenn was employed with Hercules Powder Co. and retired as a maintenance supervisor after nearly 40 years of service.

Following his retirement he and his wife moved to Monterey where he served as a 17-year member of Monterey Town Council, former vice mayor and was instrumental in the creation of the town's current water treatment plant. Additionally, Mr. Fenn was a long-standing member of the Monterey Lions Club.

As a young man, Francis played semi-pro baseball, fast-pitch softball and enjoyed hunting quail with his reliable English Setters. Above all, Mr. Fenn will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and a man with a vision.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 73 years, Dolores L. Fenn; brothers, Albert and Ronald Fenn; and sisters, Charlotte Meier and Goldie McChesney.

Mr. Fenn is survived by daughter, Nada McLauchlin and Rob LaPrade of Hopewell; son, Mickey Fenn and special friend, Linda Tawney of Monterey; three grandchildren, Christy and Earl McNew of Hopewell, Aaron and Amanda Fenn of Virginia Beach and Zachary and Lauren Fenn of Grafton, MA; as well as five great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Cooper McNew, Rowen and Samuel Fenn, and Riggs and Gracen Fenn.

The family would like to thank his dedicated caregiver, Jennifer Campbell.

A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Monterey Presbyterian Church in the Pavilion, with pastor Rick Hill officiating. Additionally, a committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2020 in Southlawn Memorial Park, Petersburg, Va. with Rev. Jeff Butler officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Monterey Presbyterian Church, c/o Betty Gail Hiner, P. O. Box 306, Monterey, Va. 24465 or Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, 1201 Blackstone Ave, Hopewell, Va. 23860.

The Obaugh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.