Robert "Bryan" Fennell

Bryan was born on September 4, 1970, in Killeen, Texas, to Robert and Vickie Fennell. He was the Salutatorian of the graduating class of 1988 from Valliant High School in Valliant, Oklahoma. Upon graduation, he attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma and majored in Environmental Science. While in college, he met his soulmate, Karen Dean. He graduated from East Central University in 1992. On October 17, 1992, he wed the love of his life, Karen, in Valliant, Oklahoma. Throughout his career, Bryan worked in many fields involving environmental, health and safety issues that allowed him to travel the world. He was an expert and an amazing mentor to everyone in his field of study. He enjoyed his work in power generation for Florida Power & Light (FPL). He was very excited to be a part of BP’s Alternative Wind Energy Unit in Houston, TX. But his greatest joy came from his latest project with Anadarko in Mozambique, Africa. Bryan loved to work but he also had a zest for life. He loved the outdoors, golfing, traveling with his family and friends, supporting his beloved Sooners, and hunting and fishing with his dad. One of his greatest passions was cooking, so much so that he delighted many family members and friends with wonderful gourmet meals.

Bryan was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Albert Fennell and Mary Jo Fennell, and maternal grandparents George Bingham and Alvada Bingham.

Bryan is survived by his wife, Karen Dean-Fennell, of the home; daughter, Malorie Fennell, Rohnert Park, CA; and parents Robert and Vickie Fennell, Paris, TX; and sister, Melissa Tillinghast and her spouse, Greg, Frisco, TX; and his beloved fur baby Civi Fennell; parents-in-law, Leon and Carol Powell, Paris, TX; extended family included David and Terri Lanier, Calhoun, LA; John and Sheila Dean, Waxahachie, TX; Brent and Sheila Willis, Broken Bow, OK; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Bryan also leaves to cherish his memory a host of special friends.