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DAVID FONDREN Obituary

DAVID FONDREN, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 1, 2013 at 9:22 a.m. at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. Visitation will be Thursday, December 5 from 4-6 p.m. at N.J. Ford Funeral Home, 12 So. Parkway West, Memphis, TN. Funeral services will be Friday, December 6 at 11 a.m. at Springdale Baptist Church, 1193 Springdale St., Memphis, TN. He is survived by his loving wife, Jacqueline Davis Fondren; two daughters, Gale Fondren-Talford and Janet Fondren Tate; one stepson, Cedric Davis; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, three sisters, four brothers, one daughter-in-law, five sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law, three goddaughters and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loved ones who will cherish his memory. N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home (901)948-7755

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Published by The Commercial Appeal from Dec. 4 to Dec. 12, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for DAVID FONDREN

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Janet Fondren Tate

January 2, 2014

Daddy, I know that GOD does not do anything wrong and that you are in a better place, but I miss you so much!!!

Cynthia Hibbler-Lee

December 31, 2013

My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Rev. Janice Frazier-Scott

December 9, 2013

What a wonderful example of what a real man should be like! When our church worshiped at Springdale, I came to know Deacon Fondren as a wonderful example of a Christian man. He was always welcoming to our church family. In addition, he was a sharp dresser! May you always have pleasant memories and rest assured that God has only reclaimed what was His own.

Lenora Gilmore

December 7, 2013

Mrs. Fondren, Jack and family.
very sorry to hear about David.
remembering the days of Viney Creek.
May God continue to Bless you.

Dearia Reed Salter

December 6, 2013

We all loved our Cousin David very much. We all have precious memories that we will cherish. Make God continue to strengthened the family doing this difficult time. "WE LOVE YOU GUYS"

Anne and Leonard Snyder

December 5, 2013

Gale, Jan and the Fondren family you all are in our thoughts and prayers, our hearts are with you at this difficult tme, know that we love you all.

December 5, 2013

David and Jackie were the first to welcome me into the family when James and I were dating. My children and I have been truly blessed to become a part of such a warm and loving family. Uncle David will be surely be missed but we have many many wonderful memories to cherish.

Yvonne Moore

lil johnny

December 5, 2013

To Gail, Jan and mrs.jackie . we your family here in detroit want you knw that love uncle david and will miss him very much. remember that god loves him more. so cry if you must but let them be tears of joy. praying for u all love ya'll.
johnny

Sarah Pierce

December 5, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Natalie Harris

December 5, 2013

In honor of Mr. David Fondren, Rest in Peace!

Natalie Harris

December 5, 2013

To the entire Fondren Family, I want you to know that my heart is heavy this week as if I am part of the family. To Gale, my friend & co-worker, I want you to know that I am here for you as well as Jakie, Jan & Ashley. Just remember Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal! And although we say we mourn your loss, when you know where someone is, they aren't really lost. Mr. Fondren has gone to his Heavenly home & he was ready! R.I.P. Mr. David Fondren!!!

Claude Talford

December 5, 2013

I continue to pray for the family during this time of loss. We need more good men like David Fondren in this world. He will be hard to replace in many people hearts and minds.
R.I.P. Father in-law

Cain & Richardson families

December 5, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lawrence Matlock

December 4, 2013

My condolences and prayers to the family, especially Gale and Jan

Shirley Franklin First Tennessee Bank REP

December 4, 2013

Look to the hills which cometh your help, All your help comes from The Lord, Jackie may The Lord comfort you and your entire family at this time of sorrow, David was such a joy to have known I met him in 2007 at the bank on Ridgeway and he also came to see me when I moved to the Trinity branch in Cordova. When I told him I was born in Batesville Ms he said that we might be cousins, He was such a happy soul may he rest in peace and will be missed much.

Shirley Franklin First Tennessee Bank Rep

December 4, 2013

Look to the hills which cometh your help, All your help cometh from The Lord, Jackie May The Lord comfort you and your family in your hour of sorrow and grief. Dave was such a joy to have around I met him in 2007 and seem that I have known him all my life especially when I told him I was born in Batesville Mississippi he would always say that I might be his cousin. He always wore a smile and he will be missed coming into the bank.

December 4, 2013

jackie you know we all loved and will miss david very much his smile, his jokes about have i been invited to the white house he was a delight to us when he came into the bank he will be missed stay strong and be blessed ,love to you and your family arlinder phillips .

Terrell Granger

December 4, 2013

My family has lost an amazing man, a wonderful spirit, a loving father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Though I didn't get to see you often knowing you were just a phone call away meant the world. Uncle David I love you, miss you and may you rest in peace.

Your Neice, Terrell

Pat McWright

December 4, 2013

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To the Fondren Family: Jackie, James, Jack and other love ones of David.

May God comfort each of you, during this time of sorrow.

Our prayers be with you.

Pat and Barbara Mcwright

MONICA McCHRISTIAN-PATTERSON

December 4, 2013

Gale & Jan,

We are praying for you and we are praying with you.
The McChristian-Family

December 4, 2013

I remeber how welcome David made me and my family feel when I was a member of Springdale Baptist Church. He always had a smile and was a joy to be around. Jackie, Janet, Gale and Cedric. He is gone from your presence, but never from your hearts.
Our prayers are with you. Gail, Kalah and Crystal

December 4, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Barbara Johnson

December 3, 2013

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GOD is good all the time. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of you husband and dad, he was a delightful person. He will be missed. Love Ya"ll

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