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Keith Loren Fenderson

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Apr 29, 1964 – Nov 9, 2016

Service Details

Funeral: Monday, November 21, 2016  11:00am

Visitation: Monday, November 21, 2016 10:00am – 11:00am

Location: St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center St, Racine, WI

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Keith Loren Fenderson, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI.  Keith was born on April 29, 1964 to Shirley White-Johnson and Johnnie Fenderson, Sr in Racine, WI. He was a 1982 graduate of William Horlick High School and the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Keith served his country in the United States Army. Up until the time of his death, Keith worked as a supervisor with the Violence Free Zone (aka VFZ).  He was very passionate about this job as he loved working with children and young people. He also worked at 21st Century School.

Keith loved and enjoyed playing basketball. He was an amazing shooter. He was an avid bowler, bowling 300 games all over the city. He enjoyed writing plays and if you ever attended one they were pretty funny. If you were fortunate enough to be in one of his plays, you had fun with him in rehearsal. He had a great sense of humor and was a man of great character and integrity. If you were having a bad day or felt down, he had a way of getting you to smile or to make you laugh so you felt better. He was one of a kind and had much love for everyone he came in contact with.

He leaves to cherish his memories, the mother of his children, Karlos Bland, sons LaVontay (Markisa) Fenderson, LaQuan (Ashley Christofferson) Fenderson, Daughter Latasha (Phillip Henley) Fenderson and grandchildren LaTrevion, Ta’Carvion, Layton and Marikay Fenderson and Dallas Henley.  His mother Shirley White – Johnson, father Johnnie (Florence) Fenderson, Sr., grandmother Velma Hardiman, brother Cember (Raquel) White, John Fenderson (Knoxville, TN), Yasmond Fenderson (Knoxville, TN), Johnnie (Yolanda) Fenderson (Tampa, FL) sister Johnetta Fenderson (Knoxville, TN), step-sisters and brothers – Margate (Mike) Sacotte, April (Arthell) Howell, Patricia (John) McNeal, Anthony (Diane) Johnson, David (Tina) Johnson and Mark Johnson.  He is further survived by his special niece, Rayna Graham, God children Jazmin, Jamil, Kamisha and Semaj Wilson. Mother-in-law Lillie Graham, sister-in-law Wanda Graham and brother-in-law Lee Graham, Remington Tucker who was like a daughter to him and a host of many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Clarence and Ada White, uncles Jimmy White and Vaugh Chapman, Aunt Louvenia Fenderson, brothers Ember White and Andre Fenderson, step-fathers Clyde Miken, Albert Johnson and step-sister Diane Johnson. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of his life will take place on Monday, November 21st, 11:00am, at St. Paul MBC, 1123 Center St. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of service.

Guestbook Entries

  1. Angela Gonzales says

    I still can’t believe it Keith. May you rest peacefully in heaven. Til we see each other again my friend. My condolences to the family.

  2. Valerie Moss-Tidwell & The Barker Family says

    It was great knowing such a great man. Living just a block over and growing up in a neigborhood together was such fun as kids, then high school and your basketball skills were amazing….God took a gentleman and gave you wings you will be missed.

  7. Brenda petty says

    So hard to believe I saw the ambulance passing by I had no idea it was you now my heart is hurting, you inspired me, you loved the children and our community. Gonna miss the laughters and smiles oh and the jokes if and when ever I do my play its gonna be in loving memory of you so long my my FREIND until we meet again…….love you darker than me??

  9. Barbara Moore,family says

    My Condolence to the family Keith and I went to School together .and his Personality never changed through out the time I’ve known him May you Rest in Heaven my Friend .and The Lord give you’re family the Strength until you meet again ..

  10. Carol Linda Jones says

    For the Family of Keith…My prayers are with the family at this time. Keith was a very kind, thoughtful and wise person. He will be dearly missed.

  12. Samebe Todd says

    R.I.P Keith
    You helped my daughter grow to know what responsibility is and me to have patience… We’ll truly miss you…

  13. Corey Curtis says

    My prayers are with all the family and friends of a great man that I am proud to have encountered in my life. I will miss him . Thank you Keith for the inspiration

  17. Liz Overstreet- Holloway says

    Happy that I knew such a great person. I can think about all the laughs and just a few crazy things we did growing up.
    Prayer and strength from Phoenix, Az

  20. Cortez Wilson says

    Man it still feels like you’re here bro. I’m glad that you were saved and knew God. No one had your gift and can never fill your shoes. You have touched my life as well as my kids life in a positive way. The league is about to start back up and it’s going to feel weird looking over and you’re not their laughin at me or cracking jokes with me. I was looking forward to play in hating in the church 2. I know it was going to be awesome. I had a blast starring in The Porch and Gossip in the Group Home you let me be creative and go off of your wonderful teaching. I’m going to miss you bro I’m glad that most of my mourning will be laughing. Thanks for everything I love you bro God Bless

  24. Crystal (Tillman) Patterson says

    Keith will truly be missed, always had jokes and something to say to up lift your spirit and will give you that beautiful smile. R.I.H. Praying for healing, peace and understanding for the family.

  26. Lennora Barker says

    To: Andy Fenderson and Family:

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you at this time and always !!

  27. Christine Golden says

    To the family of Mr. Keith L. Fenderson the family of Ms. Christine Golden would like to send our most Deepest Condolences to the entire family and to let all of you know we are Praying for all of you during this difficult time and we all will miss him so very much because he touched our lives more then you could ever imagine RIH our dear friend.

  28. Evelyn smith says

    Well cousin i still can’t believe you are gone , i will never forget how much fun we had at ⛪ and getting to meet deion sanders, with you i love you Keith you will be soooooo miss hon . you can be with the rest of the family so that you wont be alone. God bless that beautiful smile of you’re ???????

  33. Laurie (Sokolowski) LaFever says

    OMG Keith! I couldn’t believe it when I walked into work at Mitchell Middle and they told me the terrible news. I just couldn’t believe it. I knew you for a very long time. You were a very well respected man by many people. You turned many students lives around by your guidance and love. My dad followed you, Peanut, Jamil Wilson, Antwon Oliver, Robert Berryhill and many more playing basketball and keeping stats since you all attended junior high school and continued to do that all the way through High School. My dad passed away on November 10th, 8 years ago. Him and my grandma are watching you again in Heaven playing Basketball. Statman is keeping you up to date. I am so glad I had the privilege to know you and work with you. I will never forget when I got banned from the Horlick Basketball games for a yearand it was you and Peanut who told me to go and get a disguise so I could attend them. That was the year my dad died and the team dedicated that year to him and they went to state. Well I listened to you and got that black wig and colored contact lenses and attended every one of them! I know you are laughing about that. I can tell you school is not the same without you being there. R.I.P. Keith and continue to watch down on your family. Laurie (Sokolowski)LaFever

  34. Gwendolyn Canada-King says

    To All the Fenderson Family… You have my condolences and deepest sympathy..Shirley, my heart cries out for you..please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Keith..you will be missed by so many..but you left us with many fond and funny memories. Asking God to open his arms and Father you! Rest well my friend..rest well!

  37. Jennifer Petricek says

    I was blessed to know and work with Keith at Mitchell Middle School. He made a huge impact on me and my 8th grade students, and we are all going to miss him dearly! Hugs and prayers to all of this wonderful man’s family and friends! ❤

  38. Walinda Riley says

    To the family you have my condolences.keith was such a loving person every time I’ve seen he always had ThAt beautiful smile.. I’m still in disbelief.may you rest easy..you truly will be missed

  41. Parnell Davis says

    I had so much love,respect and admiration for my buddy.Keith will never be forgotten.R.I.P. “Fendy”!

  42. Daris J Hodges says

    Keith, you’ll always be remembered because I’ll always remember you. My deepest condolences go out to your family and friends because there will be a void in their lives that only you can fill.

  46. Lordess says

    The last time I seen you we talked about me being in another play of yours…..I wanted for that call…. You were the coolest Ol dude I had met…you talked so much junk a person couldn’t help but laugh you kept it real….you will be missed I’m so glad I got to know you!!! Blessings to the family!!!!

  47. Duckworth says

    Keith, You have been one my best friends our entire life. I will never forgot you bro as some of my fondest memories were times that we shared. You were by far the purest jump shooter this city has ever produced!!! Have a peaceful journey n Love you my brother.

  49. John Golding says

    To my friend Keith and his family. We shared some great times together both on the court and off. Your smile and sense of humor made me laugh and I always looked forward to seeing you. I know you are back home, in the arms of our Father and I will continue to pray for your family. Much love, brother Keith.

  50. The Moore Family says

    May God. Comfort & strengthen the family. during this difficult time. God bless all of you

  51. Todd Freeman says

    me and you was so close if they see you they see me and if they see me they seen you we still have so much fun together popping wheelies on the side street me you Randy Tony Bobo every morning when there was no school in the summer we wo uld ride our bikes all over the place we will play basketball all day we will play football against other neighborhoods we will go to parties together who will play basketball against dr. Bryant Center and all the talent that was on the south side and the day that you got that basketball scholarship if I was so proud of you and I’m still proud of you today I remember when we went to a concert here in Milwaukee we took the wrong bridge and was headed back to Racine and we laughed and laughed and we finally found our way to my mom’s house and we went to see Prince that night and we had a ball it’s so many things that I can say the words can express man I love you man

  52. Mrs Linda (Hinton ) Ivy & Mr. Donnie Ivy says

    My deepest condolences, goes out to the family of my childhood friend from Lasalle st, Mr Keith Fenderson , from childhood you have been an amazing athlete, a crazy person, enjoyed clowning around. Always had that smile on your face. Keith you where loved by many and will be missed by many.Rest on my friend, know you can show off your athletic skills in heaven. Love you Fendi. Lasalle st forever.

  54. Cristy Hansen says

    Man! I still think I’m going to walk in and see you. Keith was a hero to my students. He always had a way to make them see their potential in life. Keith will be missed by so many! Words truly cannot express the sadness I feel. Thank you Keith for always making me laugh, making my students think, and just being you. Rest peacefully in heaven my friend.

  55. Alvin & Ann White says

    Uncle Alvin & Aun-T Ann White, We will Sincerely miss you, our talks and a life of laughter…#wingsonhigh

  56. Ms. Lucy says

    Mr. Keith great with the kids and so quick with a smile, handshake and a hug for staff members, too! How you are missed already but your spirit is still present and your memory will live on! You had “the look” and the voice and could stop problems before they could escalate! We all lost a friend and mentor. Thank you for your life lessons! RIP and if Larry is singing in heaven there is a heavenly chorus you’re joining!

  57. Deacon Kevin Massey says

    It was a honor to be apart of four of your plays. You were such a great friend and big brother to me. I remember you always having a smile on your face and a joke to tell. I can’t believe that you are gone, but I know God has a better role for you now.
    You have truly touched the lives of many people. So this isn’t a good bye it’s a see you later celebration.
    Love you big brother
    Deacon Kevin Massey

  59. Anthony Thurman says

    Rest EZ Keith, one of the purest shooter’s ever in Racine, Wi . Will be missed by all who loved him,, keep his memory alive as long as you live!

    Peace……

  61. Luv,,lennette white &family says

    It’s hard to believe Keith..that you are gone ..we will all remember that happy face ..that smile ☺..you will always be special to our family from greenbay..mom always loved to tease you.☺☺ lots of good memories !! R.i.p. Mr. Fenderson ❤

  63. Karl Boothe says

    I was stationed with Keith in Fort Irwin, California in the late eighties. We played basketball together for our company.

    Great person, great soldier and a great basketball player. ??

  67. Daisy B Young says

    Condolences from the Young family. Beulah,Daisy,Pam,Betty,Tony,Cricket,Edna and Recquehl Young. May you rest in Peace Keith. God bless you Shirley.

  68. Joyce Harlan says

    Keith you will be missed. Whenever he saw me he would say you and your sister Kim will be the mean ushers in my next play. R.I.H Keith L. Henderson…

  72. Prentiss tatum jr says

    Sadly missed never forgotten. I’ve. Known you since the 1970s. And I’ll see you again. Love you my brother. Prentiss Tatum Jr.

  73. Anonymous says

    You will be missed !Thanks for work here I’m God need you for other tasks Missing you! Efficacy, Hazel and Justin!

  74. Cheri Foster says

    To the family of Keith Fenderson, I extend my love and condolences to you. He will be greatly missed.

  75. Mark Peteron says

    Thank you for sharing your life with us Keith. You had an impact on so many of our staff and students at Mitchell Middle. You even took time to meet with many of our elementary students. Watching you talk to students, I learned a lot about looking into a child’s heart and meeting them where they are in their lives. Though your approach was not always understood by all, there is nobody that can argue with the way you touched students lives! The library the day it was announced was a living testament to the way you touched students’ lives.
    I know you were feeling tired the days before you left to meet God. We had talks about your faith and how you knew you were serving HIm by serving our students. I can picture you walking the streets of gold, and would not be surprised to see you with a golden staff. Rest in Christ my friend, until we meet again in glory!

  76. Jon Loendorf says

    R.i.p Keith I’ll never forget our battles on the lanes and then the long islands before during and after. prayers and live to your entire family.

  78. Melissa, Cedric, Caleb,Imani and Noah says

    You will be truly missed by many. You accomplished a lot while you were here and thank you for always making all of us smile. You were truly a man of many talents. May God comfort all of the family in this time of sorrow. xoxo

  81. Rufus & Demetriss Crawford says

    Condolences to the Fenderson Family. Keith was a very dear friend to us and will be deeply missed. Praying that God will grant each of you for comfort and strength during this difficult time.

  83. Darrell "Coach D" Andrews says

    I just found out about Keith’s passing this morning. I come to the area once a month to motivate young men in the schools. Keith was one of the bright spots in my trip. Funny as all get out and committed to the kids in his school. He took me on a tour of his school and kids everywhere were hugging him, laughing with him and listening to him. When he said “Go to class” to some of them, they immediately responded. My heart aches today for your family and this came as a big shock to me. I will miss him in a major way. He was a blessing to many people in Racine and beyond. RIP my friend.

  85. Jamiah Rooks says

    I am stunned as to the lost of such a really good man! Always exciting and passionate about the community in which he lived. Truly will be missed by scores of people and an extremely loving family. Until we meet again my friend. Rest in Heaven.

  87. Autumn beck says

    I will always love you. I know you are looking down on us and you are proud of us. I know you will always be in my heart. I know I will never forget you. R.I.P Keith

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