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Shawn Fread Obituary
Shawn Daniel Fread, age 36, of Martin, Tennessee peacefully passed away. Shawn was born on October 23, 1986 in Burlington, Iowa to Danny Fread and Kim Lyles.
In addition to his father, Shawn is preceded in death by his stepfather, Sammy Lyles.
Shawn is survived by his mother, Kim Lyles; sister, Emmy Lyles; grandmother, Janet Cowger; aunt, Marsha (Phil) Rowan; and numerous friends and colleagues from the University of Tennessee at Martin.
Shawn loved working in IT, and all the friends he made while at UT Martin.
Please keep his family and friends in your prayers during this time.
Arrangements Entrusted To: Sumner Funeral & Cremation, Gallatin. www.sumnerfuneral.com 615-452-9059
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