TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. — Central Alexander Fire Department firefighter Eric Pennell died Monday while working at the Central Alexander Fire Department.
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Pennell’s family and the Alexander County Sheriff’s Office honored his life and service to the community on Saturday with a processional and funeral.
The ceremonial processional started at Chapman’s Funeral Home in Stony Point.
The procession included emergency services personnel and vehicles representing fire, rescue and law enforcement agencies from across North Carolina.
Family visitation, a funeral service and last call for Pennell immediately followed the processional.
The family hosted visitation at Millersville Baptist Church, 130 Millersville Church Road in Taylorsville.
The funeral service followed at 4 p.m. with Rev. Bill Orren and Rev. Brian Kerley officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.