Felix Genwright

Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Messiah Missionary Baptist Church, 2615 Williamson Road. Rev. Otis Washington, Pastor. Pastor Delwin C. Tatum, Sr. will officiate with interment in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Browne's Mortuary, 441 N. Jefferson Ave., on Monday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Mr. Felix Douglas Genwright was born June 20, 1917 in Luverne, AL. He was the only child of Fred and Mamie (Peterson) Genwright. He accepted Christ at an early age at Sweetwater Baptist Church. He married his childhood friend, Estella Lowery, and later relocated to Aliquippa, PA. In 1945, he moved his family to Saginaw, MI after he began working at the Chevrolet Grey Iron plant. He was a member of UAW Local 668. Seven years later, he and Estella were blessed to purchase property in Carrollton, MI. He retired from Grey Iron in 1976. He passed away in the comfort of his home on November 1, 2010. Felix was a faithful member of Shiloh Baptist Church for 45 years. He read his bible daily and would discuss scripture for hours with anyone who would listen. He also served as treasurer of the Carrollton Community Club. Felix took great pride in providing for his wife and family. Estella was his greatest love and he was honored to be her husband for 72 years and raise nine children together. He loved being surrounded by his family and friends; often inviting everyone over for plenty of food, love, and laughter. He leaves to cherish his memory, his children, Lowery Genwright of Saginaw, MI, Eugene (Olivia) Genwright of Peoria, IL, Turesie Genwright of Carrollton, MI, Lester (Georgia) Genwright of Ypsilanti, MI, Amelia Johnson of Saginaw, MI and James Genwright of Carrollton, MI. He was blessed to have 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. He will be missed by special friends, Cleo Henderson and Roosevelt Jones, and two special sons, Frank Johnson, Jr. and Pierre Wilburn. Mr. Genwright was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and three sons, Roy Peterson Genwright, Samuel Genwright, and an infant son who died at birth.

Felix Genwright

June 20, 1917 - November 1, 2010