09/18/10 - NNHS Newsletter - Irvin Fenton
Irvin Fenton, Jr.
(22 Nov 1928 - 16 Sept 2010)
Newport News High School Class of February 1947
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09/18/10 - NNHS Newsletter - Irvin Fenton
Irvin Fenton, Jr. Newport News High School Class of February 1947 |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We have yet another sad edition of the NNHS Newsletter this Saturday.
Irvin Fenton, Class of
February 1947, passed away
at home in
Newport News on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the age of 81. He was the
brother of Louise Fenton Lawrence of VA, Joyce Fenton Blasingame of VA, and
George Fenton of NV.
From the Daily Press - 09/18/10:
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NEWPORT NEWS - Irvin Fenton Jr., husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather and brother, died at home Sept. 16, 2010. Irvin was born Nov. 22, 1928 in Norge, Va., to Irvin and Clarice Ruth Fenton. When Irvin was nine months old the family moved to Newport News. He graduated from Newport News High School in February 1947. He entered the work force of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company in March 1947. In February 1948, he was accepted into the Shipbuilding Apprentice School. His apprenticeship was cut short when he was drafted into the Army in 1951, during the Korean conflict. He served 19 months in Korea and upon discharge re-entered the Shipyard Apprentice School, graduating in April 1954, as a Ship Rigger. Irvin retired as a planner from Newport News Shipbuilding in January 1991, after 43 years of service. |
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Irvin was an avid recreational
fisherman, active in Peninsula Salt Water Sport Fisherman's Association. He won
many awards, enjoyed teaching fishing classes, speaking on fishing techniques,
and made fishing lures. Irvin was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Irvin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Miller Fenton; daughters, Nan F. Harrington and her husband, Johnnie, Amy F. Leong and her husband, George, and Carol F. Benson and her husband, Peter; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Louise Y. Lawrence, and Joyce F. Blasingame and her husband, Clyde, both of Hampton; brother, George E. Fenton and his wife, Nan-C of Parump, Nev. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2010, at Temple Baptist Church with Pastor Lynn Hardaway officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, Irvin requested donations be made for his and Nancy's granddaughter, to the National Foundation for Transplants Virginia Multi-Organ Fund, In Honor of Kerry Harrington Baumann, 5350 Poplar Street, Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Irvin's family is thankful for the care of Dr. Kimberly Schlesinger, Caroline Lucas NP, and the staff of Peninsula Cancer Institute, and also Personal Touch nurses, Jessica and Kelly.
Please leave condolences at
http://www.wjsmithandsonfh.com. |
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September 18, 2010 
We will miss our wonderful neighbor and friend, but the memories
will warm our hearts.With love Tim and Beverly
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Unsigned
We have lost on of the
great ones. Irv was a lifetime member of the PSWSFA. It was an honor
and a pleasure to know Irv. He always had a kind word for everyone.
Talking with Irv was always educational. I am convinced the man knew
everything about fishing. When we had “discovered” the blueline
tilefish, Irv sat with me a dinner one evening. He pulled out a pen
and started drawing on a napkin. You line up this tower with this
lighthouse, run this course for so long….and so on. Then he
started drawing bottom contours and said that big sea bass will be
here and the tilefish will be on this side. Back then, they were
trying not to catch the tilefish. I kept the napkin, and he was
right. Even further back, when I had “discovered” the technique
of rigging dead eels to troll for rockfish, he showed up with the
heads he had made for that 50 years ago. Irv was always making some
fishing contraption. He told me where, when, and how to troll those
eels for the largest rockfish and again he was right. He did tell me
I only needed the front hook on those eels (I was rigging them with
two hooks). I went fishing with him one time and he pulled out a
large eel. He had the thing rigged with 3 hooks. I mentioned that he
had told me that I only needed the front hook. He said that was
right, that was all I needed but he was using 3. Irv still holds the
state record for albacore tuna. We will miss Irv but we sure were
lucky to know him.
Ken Neill PSWSFA
~ Ken
Neill
Dear Fenton
family, ~ Lynnette Hess
~ Renae Robbins, Newport News, Virginia Nancy, Dave and I are so sorry for your loss. Irvin was a wonderful man and will be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts an prayers are with you. Love Dave, Lynn, and the boys
Nancy,
Jody and I and the kids love you and send our condolences on the passing of Irvin to be with his Lord. Irvin was a fine Christian man and I always loved speaking with him and learning from him. My son Chris always held a special place in his heart for Irvin and loved talking to him. The world will certainly miss him, but Heaven is rejoicing over his arrival. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we want you to know that we love you and will be praying for you during this time. God Bless you, September 18, 2010
To the Fenton Family: My sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your
loved one. Many years ago (1962), when I was in college, I worked
one summer with Irvin in the Shipyard. He was kind, helpful,
encouraging and a true Christian man. I am honored to have known
him. Another thing, he was a true fellow Typhoon.
May God bless and keep you, knowing that Irvin is in a better place. Fred Mays
Mrs. Fenton, Nan, Amy, and Carol - I am so sorry for your family's
loss. Mr. Fenton was always one happy, positive gentleman, and will
be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers will be with You.
~ John H. Dixon, Gwynn, Virginia September 19, 2010 To
the Fenton Family: May God grant you peace in your time of grief &
sorrow. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.~ Pepper Dedrick, Wilmington, North Carolina On
behalf of the Deer Park Baptist Church Men's Bible Fellowship Class,
we are thankful for our dear brother Irvin's friendship and for his
service to our Lord Jesus. May God comfort and bless Irvin's family.September 19, 2010
Nancy - We will all miss Mr. Fenton's friendship and his love of
sharing the vast knowledge he'd accumulated over a lifetime of
fishing.
In the early 90's, I spent a few minutes with him on the subject of catching striped bass at the James River Bridge. He told me exactly what to do, and I tried...but wasn't successful. Well, I decided that on the day I went, there were no fish at the bridge. Just then, Irv came by in another boat only a few feet from mine. He was catching them two at a time! I've spent every other opportunity to talk with him hanging on every word he had to say, simply trying to gain a little bit of what he knew. He always shared. He was a gentle soul, a fine fisherman and a good friend. We will miss him dearly. May God be with you and the rest of the family at this difficult time. ~ Charles Southall, Poquoson, Virginia
Irv Fenton accompanied me on several fishing trips with Dr. Bob
Allen. It always brightened my day when I saw Irv was part of our
fishing party. He was one of the most upbeat and sincere individuals
I have ever known. A wonderful TYPHOON blessed us all.
~ Steve Veazey, Williamsburg, Virginia September 20, 2010
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enormous loss. I can honestly say I can see Mr. Fenton getting a
big, loving hug from Thelma. From the Meador family to yours, our
deepest condolences.
~ Barbara Meador Hanna, Newport News, Virginia September 20, 2010 Nan,My deepest sincerest sympathy for the loss of your dad. May fond memories of him help distant the pain. God Bless. Dutchie September 21, 2010
Mrs. Fenton, Nan, Amy, and Carol -
I always looked forward to Mr. Fenton's smiling face on Sunday mornings. My prayers and sympathies are with you at this time. I know he will be missed by many. Belinda (Hazelwood) Willis ~ Belinda Willis, Yorktown, Virginia September 21, 2010
Nancy, so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Eleanor Hubbard September 21, 2010
To the Fenton Family
My deepest sympathies to your family. Although I do not remember meeting Irvin, I remember very well his sisters, Joyce and Louise. Irvin's mother, Ruth, and my grandmother, Grace, were sisters. Therefore, we are still family. I know that Irvin is celebrating with his heavenly family now, including my mom and dad, Alice and Elmer Turner. September 21, 2010
My sincerest sympathy to all of you especially my H.S. friend, Joyce
& her Husband, Clyde. My thoughts & prayers are w/you. Margaret Ann
Ph.
September 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was a
special person.
September 22, 2010
Nancy and Family, you are all in our prayers. Irvin was a blessing
in your lives and although he is no longer with you we hope you can
take comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering but is
celebrating in a better place.Hank and Evelyn Houtman September 23, 2010
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Our deepest
sympathies are extended to the entire Fenton family and their friends.
Y'all take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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in
The Gospel Magazine, 1775)
(04 Nov 1740 - 11 Aug 1778)
Music by
Thomas Hastings
(15 Oct 1784 - 15 May 1872)
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee,
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure,
Save me from its guilt and pow'r.
Not the labors of my hands
Can fulfill Thy law's demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears forever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone.
Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling;
Naked come, come to Thee for dress;
Helpless, look to Thee for grace;
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Savior, or I die!
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When mine eyes shall close in death,
When I soar to Thee for dress;
Helpless, look to Thee for grace;
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.
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