Fred Bajalia

BAJALIA Fred Mousa Bajalia passed away on April 5, 2012. His wife and children were by his side. Fred, the eldest of nine children of Mousa and Jameleh Bajalia was born on December 20, 1928 in Ramallah, Palestine. He came to the United States from Palestine in 1948. While in the Middle East, he attended the American University of Beirut. After immigrating to the U.S., he helped his father and mother operate the family business known as Van's Motor Court in Twin Lakes Georgia. Fred later attended college at the University of California at Berkley. He married Jeanette Ayoub and moved to Atlanta where he worked as an Engineer. They returned to Valdosta where Fred worked in Real Estate with his brothers and sister. His main business interest was in commercial real estate and appraisals. He became a Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI) in 1981 and worked as an MAI until he retired in 1992. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette, of 45 years; his daughter and son-in-law Angie and Scott Doub and their children Landen, Luke and Alexa; his son and daughter-in-law Freddie and Shayla Bajalia and their children Fred and Sophia; his daughter and son-in-law Laurie and Russell Wallace and their children Patrick, Alexandra and Christopher. He is also survived by his sister Salwa Kazaleh; his sister-in-law Laila Bajalia; his sister and brother-in-law Norma and Julian Cloud; and his brother and sister-in-law Nick and Monique Bajalia and several nieces and nephews. Fred was preceded in death by his parents Mousa and Jameleh Bajalia; his grandmother, Niemeh Bajalia Zarou; his brothers Mike and Eddie Bajalia and his brother-in-law Saed Kazaleh. His was a life well-lived. He was completely dedicated to his wife, children and extended family. He instilled every aspect of their Palestinian culture and Christianity in his children by the way he lived his life. He took his role as father and husband as the most important. He always exhibited the utmost pride in his family and his work. He left his children with many gifts in the way he parented, nurtured, and taught them that they will use daily. However, his love and caring for his wife will remain his most powerful legacy to his children and their spouses. The family will receive friends Monday April 9 from 6-8. Funeral Services will be held at Christ Episcopal Church on Tuesday April 10 at 11:00. In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be sent to the Georgia Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or the American Heart Association Heart Walk 2012 or Christ Episcopal Church. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com