James Irvin “Old Man” Fendel, 71, of Olaton, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at his home. He was born in Owensboro and was a retired river boat worker.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Roselle Fendel; a grandchild, Grace Cobb; brothers, Richard Fendel and Ray Fendel; and a sister, Betty Ann Neal.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Fendel, of Olaton; three children, Gary Fendel, of Dundee, Lisa (Jeremy) Cobb, of Olaton, and James T. Fendel, of Olaton; six grandchildren, Samantha Fendel, Brooke Fendel, Summar Reed, Trenton Cobb, Winter Fendel and Autumn Fendel; three great-grandchildren, Daniel, McKayla and Michael; two brothers, Maxie Fendel and Joseph Fendel, both of Owensboro; and four sisters, Barbara Tinsley, Brenda Terry and Loraine Ben, all of Owensboro, and Hazel Cox of Orange County, Calif.
Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Geary Funeral Home, Fordsville with burial in New Baymus Church Cemetery, Olaton. Visitation is from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
