Freddie Lynn Hottle

Freddie Lynn Hottle, of King George, VA, passed away on July 20, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1948, in Edinburg, VA, to Fred and Alma Hottle.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Laurie Hottle; his parents; and his brothers, Cletus "Dickie" and Dennis "Jay" Hottle.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Lawson (Jimmy); his sister, Barbara Hottle; two grandchildren, Adelyn Jackson and Ryleigh Lawson; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Freddie graduated from high school in 1966 and joined the Army. He served in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968 as a door gunner in the 1st Infantry Division, flying on "Slicks," a UH-1H Iroquois helicopter.

Freddie was an avid outdoorsman and followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a conservation officer for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. He served as a game warden in King George County from 1979 until his retirement in 2002. Among his many accomplishments, he was most proud of being named Game Warden of the Year in 1983.

Before becoming a game warden, he was a deputy sheriff for the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Department. After retiring in 2002, he became a deputy bailiff for the King George County Sheriff's Office and retired fully in 2011. He was also a part of the Fredericksburg FBI task force.

In his free time, Freddie enjoyed hunting and riding his motorcycle. He was known for always keeping a clean garage and had a love for antique cars and hot rods, winning him multiple trophies over the years.

A memorial service will be held at the King George chapel of Storke Funeral Home, 11089 James Madison Parkway, King George, VA, 22485, on August 9, 2025, at 3:00 pm. The family will receive friends at the chapel one hour prior to the service.

A celebration of life will be held at the VFW in Edinburg, 100 Veterans Way, Edinburg, VA 22824, on August 16 from 4-6 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the King George SPCA (fredspca.org/donate/)