George Mansfield Drennon's Obituary
George Mansfield Drennon was born on December 4, 1928, to Evelyn (Peachy) and George L. Drennon. He was raised in Oakland, attending Redwood Heights Elementary, Bret Harte Junior High, and Fremont High School. After graduating high school, George enlisted in the Marines. When he returned home in 1948, he met Elizabeth Jane Rodgers, marrying in 1949. They had two children, George Michael and Linda Sue. They were happily married for 40 years.
In 1951, George joined the Oakland Fire Department, working there until his retirement in 1977. After his retirement he and Jane renovated and then lived in his family cabin in Camp Meeker until her passing in 1989.
At a high school reunion, he became acquainted with Karyl Clendenen, a former classmate, and in 1994, they married. They had been married for 29 years. He was a loving and devoted caregiver to Karyl, for the past several years, who survives him.
George was an avid hunter, bowler and carpenter. He built his home in Oakland where he and Jane raised their family. He enjoyed entertaining and had a very quick wit and immense knowledge of any number of subjects. He travelled immensely and always had great stories to tell.
George is survived by his children, Mike [Kathy] Drennon, Sue [Gary] Perata; his Grandsons, Jeffrey Perata [Natalie], Jonathan Perata [Kacie], Kevin Drennon and Phillip Drennon [Ting Sheng]. He is also survived by his Great Grandchildren, Cam Perata, Cora Perata and Chloe Drennon, by his sister-in-law Nelda McArthur [David}, brother-in-law William Rodgers and many beloved nieces and nephews. George was the proud stepfather to Byron Clendenen and Rhonda Lunkenheimer and their families.
Services will be held November 29 at Chapel of the Chimes, Hayward. A celebration of life will be held after the holidays.
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