Harold Reuben “Jr” Kennell (78) of Shelbyville
Published on October 10 2020 5:17 am
A public visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Cornerstone Community Fellowship, Shelbyville, IL. The family asks that everyone respects their wishes of wearing masks and social distancing. A private funeral service for immediate family will be held at later date. Memorials may be given to We Care Prison Ministry in Atmore, Alabama, and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565.
Harold was born on August 6, 1942 in Roanoke, IL, the son of Reuben Harold and Elsie Martin Kennell. He was a farmer in the Shelbyville area and was also a salesman for Growers Mineral Solutions. Harold was a member of North Vine Mennonite Church in Arthur, IL and a member of the former Mt. Hermon Mennonite Church, near Shelbyville, IL. He married Shirley Christner on March 12, 1967 and they had five sons.
He is survived by his sons, Mark Kennell (Karen) of Rogersville, MO, Darren Kennell (Amber) of Mattoon, IL, Harlan Kennell (Danielle) of Coal City, IL, and Kurt Kennell (Courtney) of Indian Trail, NC; daughter-in-law, Hope Hamrick of Petersburg, IL; brothers, Leonard Kennell (Velda) of Benson, IL, Ralph Kennell (Julia) of Goshen, IN, Carl “Pete” Kennell (Kathy) of Washburn, IL and Ervin Kennell (Rose) of Delta, CO; sister, Luann Gerber of Goshen, IN; twelve grandchildren, Derek Kennell (Anna), Kayla Kennell, Drew Kennell, Alex Kennell, Chad Kennell, Bart Kennell, Brett Kennell, Abbie Kennell, Kylee Kennell, Hayden Kennell, Elijah Kennell and Ozzie Kennell; and one great grandchild, Hallie Kennell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel Kennell on August 3, 2012; and brothers, Kenneth, Marvin and John Kennell.
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