Freddie Allen Massingale

Freddie Allen Massingale, 73, of Athens passed away Friday, July 9th at his residence. He was born at home on October 16th, 1947 and was a man with a strong Christian faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Bertie Edna Massingale; brothers, Darrell and James Wesley Massingale; sisters, Alice Massingale Call and Joyce Massingale; grandson, Derrick Jaxon Grillo; special friends, Jerry Donald Basinger and Tony Douglas Farris.

Survivors include his daughter, Sharon Massingale; special grandson, serving in the United States Air Force, Dace Jaylon Brown; other grandchildren, Jessica Pierce, Brandon Massingale, and Heather Burger; former wife, Linda Massingale; brother-in-law, Gene Call; sisters, Mary Ann (Billy) Park and Carolyn Massingale; brother, Ronnie (Marilyn “Sam”) Massingale; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Virginia McKinkley and parents; many special neighbors; the McMinn Region Humane Society Crew.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to McMinn Regional Humane Society.

A graveside service will take place at Wesleyanna Cemetery on Wednesday, July 14th at 1:00 p.m.