Amir Odell Fenner Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Amir O. Fenner, age 4, of Marion, IL, passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2015, in Herrin City Park of Herrin, IL. He was born on Monday, November 8, 2010, in Carbondale, IL the son of Charles Odell Fenner and Amber Marie (Houston). Amir attended the SIU Head Start Program in Marion and was enrolled to start school at Longfellow School in Marion. During the summers he enjoyed attending the Marion Boyton Street Community Center summer program. He will be remembered for always being full of energy, his big smile and wearing his favorite hat of the day. His favorite child super hero was the Ninja Turtles and his favorite food was pizza. He is survived by his mother, Amber Marie Houston of Marion, IL; father, Charles Odell Fenner of Chicago, IL; sister, Harmony Denise Fenner and brother, Shamir Malik Fenner both of Marion, IL; maternal grandmother, Nelly Houston of Marion, IL; maternal grandfather, David Houston of Sandusky, IL; paternal grandmother and grandfather, Shana and Laron Stanton of Chicago, IL; paternal great-grandmother and great-grandfather, Lilly Cole and Charles Cole I of Springfield, IL, a host of aunts and uncles, many cousins and other extended family. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Charles Cole II. Arrangements for Amir O. Fenner were entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. The time of the visitation was from 10:00 a.m. until to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015, at Harvest Christian Life Center, located at 12212 Cedar Grove Road, north of Marion, IL. Following the time of visitation the funeral service was at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Kevin Holliday and Pastor Louis James presiding. During the service there was a period of time for remarks by family and friends. The prelude and postlude musical selections were presented by keyboardist Becky Brown. Special recorded vocal musical selections presented during the service were “Song of Heaven” by William McDavis, “I Need You Now” by Smokie Norful and the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme Song”. Also presented were the vocal musical selections “Amazing Grace” and “Because He Lives” both by Becky Brown who accompanied herself on the keyboard and “Take Me to the King” by Amir’s grandfather David Houston with Becky Brown accompanying on the keyboard. Following the service the family and friends gathered at the church for a meal and continued time of fellowship and support. Amir’s body was then transported to Chicago, IL for a service on Sunday for his family living there. Interment took place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25th in Green Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery of Villa Ridge, IL. Pallbearers were Olympus Graham, David Holloway, Gabriel Houston and Samuel Houston. For those who preferred, memorial contributions were made to “Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home” to help with final expenses. Memorial envelopes were available at the church and funeral home or were mailed in care of Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, P.O. Box 370, Marion, IL 62959. For additional information please contact the funeral home by calling 618-993-2131.

Amir Odell Fenner

November 8, 2010 - August 15, 2015

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Amir Odell Fenner

November 8, 2010 - August 15, 2015

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