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Garland Folden Obituary
SENECA, S.C. — Garland F. Folden (aka Fred) died on June 15, 2020 in Seneca, South Carolina, where the family had recently moved. He was 91 years old. He is survived by his wife, Joan of 67 years, two daughters: Carol Taylor (Howard) and Karen Balcerzak (Bob), four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
He was the son of Forest and Millie Folden, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Irvin and Wayne. Garland was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Gallipolis, Ohio, a member of the Gallipolis Elks Club for 62 years and a former member of Gallipolis Golf Club.
He served in the United States Air Force from 1950 - 1954 during which time he proudly served in the Korean War. He was employed at Ohio Valley Electric Corporation where he was a safety supervisor. He retired in 1987 and enjoyed for many years the time spent gardening, golfing and traveling.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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Janie Lane
July 2, 2020
Fred and I worked together for man years at Kyger Creek. He was a very kind man and friend. Prayers for your family.Janie Lane
Jerry M. Barnes
June 30, 2020
So sorry to hear of Fred's passing, he will be greatly missed.
J. McClelland
June 28, 2020
May the love of friends help carry you through your grief.
We have enjoyed talking and listening to old sports stories with Fred. He was a good friend to our family. He will be missed.
Gil Price
June 28, 2020
Just moments ago, I learned from Jimmy Noe, that your father, was called into heaven.
I write first to assure you, that you, your mother, Carol, and your families are embraced in our prayers.
Your Father was one of a kind. He served his country, he was faithful to his job and more that anything, he loved his family !
I always looked up to him for so many reasons, but these were the big three that stood out in my mind.
On the occasion that I would return to Gallipolis, we would regularly find each other at a basketball game or on the golf course. Always to spend a few minutes to catch-up. Not surprisingly, he would talk about you and your success with a smile, that said, his eyes would really light up when he talked about his grandchildren.
His passing brings a profound sadness to my heart as I am certain that does to yours and many others !
I leave you with the words of Jesus who said to his disciples; In my Fathers house there are many rooms, I go now to prepare a place for you (St. John 14:1-6) I am certain Fred is in his room thinking of his family and the wonderful life he lived.
My sincere sympathy Gil
Tom and Marlene Davis
June 27, 2020
RIP Fred - always enjoyed talking with Fred. He was a kind, gentlemen who lived a good life for many years up until the last couple of years following a heart attack. May his family find comfort in knowing one day they will meet again. Fred has ended his journey here on Earth but started a new adventure in Heaven. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joan, Carol, Karen and families during this difficult time. Fred may be gone but not forgotten.....
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