Brian Keith Fendley

On Saturday, January 24th, 2015, Brian Keith Fendley, 53, of Pilot Mountain, NC, passed away suddenly at home of a pulmonary embolism. He is now rejoicing in the loving arms of His Heavenly Father.
Born December 9, 1961, at Beckley, WV, he was the son of Bennett ""Bud"" (Margaret) Fendley of Princewick, WV, and Betty (Jim) Holmes of Kernersville, NC.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Brent Fendley.
Not only an entrepreneur, Brian was a mechanical genius and inventor. Brian owned and operated several businesses in the United States and Mexico in the mining industry. In his short life Brian was awarded two domestic and international patents pertaining to large scale material processing, but most importantly he laid a foundation for his sons, employees and peers in business with his ethics and character.
Brian was an active member of Winston-Salem First Assembly of God. He received his salvation on Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2002, and began sharing his calling and passion to serve his Lord including reaching out and loving children through mission trips to China. He and Lisa have hosted the orphans of Living Hope International for many years at their home, welcoming hundreds of God's Chinese orphan children by showing them Christ's love. Brian showered these children with his love and brought a continual hope to their lives. In 2003 Brian was a founding member of The Rock Church in King, NC, where he was also a member of Total Surrender Ministries Band (TSM), playing guitar and witnessing to young people throughout North Carolina. He used his many talents as a way to serve His Lord.
Brian is survived by his love, his wife of 30 years, Lisa McDaniel Fendley of the home, and two sons, Ryan Keith Fendley, of the home, and Michael (Carrie) Peters of Concord, NC. He was ""Papa"" to grandchildren Taylor Marie and Bransen Michael Peters of Concord, NC.
Other survivors include brother Bennett (Terryl) Fendley of Walkertown, NC, sisters Barbara Fendley, Becky (Andrew) Coney, and Beverly (Barry) Glass, all of Kernersville, NC, sister-in-law Dianna Fendley of Hico, WV, mother-in-law Shirley McDaniel of Beckley, sister-in-law Janice (Ivan) Phillips of Beaver, WV, sister-in-law Donna McDaniel of Lewisburg, WV, brother-in-law Jason (Kelly) McDaniel, of Beckley, WV, along with numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
A celebration of Brian's life will be held Saturday, January 31st, 2015 at 2 pm at Winston Salem First Assembly of God, with Dr. Michael Rakes and Pastor Darla Rakes, Pastor Brayden Rakes and Minister Aaron Butler officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, January 30th, 2015 from 7 pm - 9 pm at Winston Salem First Assembly of God, 3730 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. Entombment will follow at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory Mausoleum Chapel in Kernersville, NC. Arrangements are being handled by Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Winston Salem.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Winston Salem First Love Out Loud Outreach. Checks can be mailed to Winston Salem First, 3730 University Parkway, Winston Salem, NC 27106.
Pallbearers will be members of The Rock Church and TSM Band members.

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