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Fred Volentine Obituary
Mr. Volentine was born Dec. 7, 1921 in Athens to Dan and Cleo Cobb Volentine. He entered into rest on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 following a sudden illness. Mr. Volentine was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, a member of the Athens Masonic Lodge #136, retired longtime dairy farmer and a member of the Athens United Methodist Church since the age of 11.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sudie Bernice Lee Volentine; sisters, Maudine Smith and Winifred Whitman; an infant child, Son Volentine; and a great-great-granddaughter, Rozalynn Dunnavan.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn C. Volentine of Athens; one daughter, Wanda Volentine Head and husband, John of Shreveport; three sons, Kenneth Volentine and wife, Beverly, Edwin "Bo" Volentine and friend, Bea and Dan Volentine and wife, Dianne, all of Athens; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers will be his Masonic brothers, Perry Anderson, Steven Faulk, Nathan Jump, Jim Slaton, Jack Spurlock and Danny Roy Moore.
Honorary pallbearers will be all other members of the Masonic Lodge #136.
Memorials may be made to the Athens United Methodist Church or the Athens Masonic Lodge #136.
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred Volentine
January 8, 2011
I am very sad to hear of Mr. Fred's passing. He and my father were the best of friends. A great loss to the community of Athens. My sympathy to all the family. Sharon Dillon Johnson
January 3, 2011
So sorry to hear about Mr. Fred. All of you are in our prayers.
Ronnie and Glenda Broughton
Glynn McCalman
January 3, 2011
To the family: Please know that I am proud that Fred was my cousin, though the kinship was remote. I trust that you will all find comfort in the memories you have of a strong and good man. - A distant cousin,
January 3, 2011
TO ALL OF THE VOLENTINE FAMILY, DENNIS AND I ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE THE LOSS OF MR FRED. WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN!! WE KNOW THAT HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED!! OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. LOVE, DENNIS AND DONNA MARSALIS
Deborah Nelson Lee
January 2, 2011
Hello family. I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Fred. I love each of you very much. I can only imagine the reunion in Heaven there must have been. Love Always!
Scott & Melinda Kidd
January 2, 2011
Our prayers are with your family
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
January 2, 2011
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Fred Volentine our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Fred. And to Fred it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II while serving in the U.S. Army. Fred, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Fred’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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