Alfred Lionel (Al) Freathy, age 70, passed away on Aug. 12, 2013, in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Albert Edward Freathy and Delta Stubblefield Freathy.
Al grew up the son of military parents and moved frequently until settling in Clinton, Miss., where he made many lifetime friends. Al attended the Air Force Academy, graduating in 1964, and beginning his 1964 year Air Force career as a pilot. Additionally, in 1964, he married the love of his life, Sandra Kay, beginning their 49 years together. After Al's tour in the Vietnam War, they moved frequently to assignments in Alabama, Arizona, Ohio, Florida, and Virginia, where Al continued his military service as a pilot flying F-4 Phantom jets, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel, and developing a nationally recognized expertise in air to ground weaponry. They claimed Shalimar, Fla., as their home town before and after his retirement in 1985 and he continued consulting for the Air Force until 2012, culminating over 50 years of professional support of the Armed Forces. When away from work, he enjoyed growing exotic orchids, photography and travelling to visit with family.
Al lost his life to an aggressive cancer, multiple myeloma. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Freathy; a daughter, Sharon and her husband, Jason Segars, of Wetumpka, Ala., with three grandchildren, Sarah, Jonothon and Jeremey; a son, Brad and his wife, Tammy, of Lithia, Fla., and three more grandchildren, Audrey, Bradley and Blake. He was preceded in death by his parents. Al took great pride in the achievements of all of his family and was always ready to share their latest successes.
A visitation will be at the McLaughlin Funeral Home, 17 Chestnut Ave. SE, Fort Walton Beach, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service for the family and friends will be held at McLaughlin Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at 10 a.m., to be followed by burial at Beal Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Livingstone Academy for Autism (formerly Bay Life Academy), http://www.crowdrise.com/alfreathy.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McLaughlinMortuary.com.
Published in Northwest Florida Daily News from August 15 to August 16, 2013
Al grew up the son of military parents and moved frequently until settling in Clinton, Miss., where he made many lifetime friends. Al attended the Air Force Academy, graduating in 1964, and beginning his 1964 year Air Force career as a pilot. Additionally, in 1964, he married the love of his life, Sandra Kay, beginning their 49 years together. After Al's tour in the Vietnam War, they moved frequently to assignments in Alabama, Arizona, Ohio, Florida, and Virginia, where Al continued his military service as a pilot flying F-4 Phantom jets, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel, and developing a nationally recognized expertise in air to ground weaponry. They claimed Shalimar, Fla., as their home town before and after his retirement in 1985 and he continued consulting for the Air Force until 2012, culminating over 50 years of professional support of the Armed Forces. When away from work, he enjoyed growing exotic orchids, photography and travelling to visit with family.
Al lost his life to an aggressive cancer, multiple myeloma. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Freathy; a daughter, Sharon and her husband, Jason Segars, of Wetumpka, Ala., with three grandchildren, Sarah, Jonothon and Jeremey; a son, Brad and his wife, Tammy, of Lithia, Fla., and three more grandchildren, Audrey, Bradley and Blake. He was preceded in death by his parents. Al took great pride in the achievements of all of his family and was always ready to share their latest successes.
A visitation will be at the McLaughlin Funeral Home, 17 Chestnut Ave. SE, Fort Walton Beach, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service for the family and friends will be held at McLaughlin Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at 10 a.m., to be followed by burial at Beal Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Livingstone Academy for Autism (formerly Bay Life Academy), http://www.crowdrise.com/alfreathy.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McLaughlinMortuary.com.
Published in Northwest Florida Daily News from August 15 to August 16, 2013
Alfred Lionel (Al) Freathy, age 70, passed away on Aug. 12, 2013, in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, to Albert Edward Freathy and Delta Stubblefield Freathy.
Al grew up the son of military parents and moved frequently until settling in Clinton, Miss., where he made many lifetime friends. Al attended the Air Force Academy, graduating in 1964, and beginning his 1964 year Air Force career as a pilot. Additionally, in 1964, he married the love of his life, Sandra Kay, beginning their 49 years together. After Al's tour in the Vietnam War, they moved frequently to assignments in Alabama, Arizona, Ohio, Florida, and Virginia, where Al continued his military service as a pilot flying F-4 Phantom jets, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel, and developing a nationally recognized expertise in air to ground weaponry. They claimed Shalimar, Fla., as their home town before and after his retirement in 1985 and he continued consulting for the Air Force until 2012, culminating over 50 years of professional support of the Armed Forces. When away from work, he enjoyed growing exotic orchids, photography and travelling to visit with family.
Al lost his life to an aggressive cancer, multiple myeloma. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Freathy; a daughter, Sharon and her husband, Jason Segars, of Wetumpka, Ala., with three grandchildren, Sarah, Jonothon and Jeremey; a son, Brad and his wife, Tammy, of Lithia, Fla., and three more grandchildren, Audrey, Bradley and Blake. He was preceded in death by his parents. Al took great pride in the achievements of all of his family and was always ready to share their latest successes.
A visitation will be at the McLaughlin Funeral Home, 17 Chestnut Ave. SE, Fort Walton Beach, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service for the family and friends will be held at McLaughlin Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at 10 a.m., to be followed by burial at Beal Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Livingstone Academy for Autism (formerly Bay Life Academy), http://www.crowdrise.com/alfreathy.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McLaughlinMortuary.com.
Published in Northwest Florida Daily News from August 15 to August 16, 2013
Al grew up the son of military parents and moved frequently until settling in Clinton, Miss., where he made many lifetime friends. Al attended the Air Force Academy, graduating in 1964, and beginning his 1964 year Air Force career as a pilot. Additionally, in 1964, he married the love of his life, Sandra Kay, beginning their 49 years together. After Al's tour in the Vietnam War, they moved frequently to assignments in Alabama, Arizona, Ohio, Florida, and Virginia, where Al continued his military service as a pilot flying F-4 Phantom jets, achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel, and developing a nationally recognized expertise in air to ground weaponry. They claimed Shalimar, Fla., as their home town before and after his retirement in 1985 and he continued consulting for the Air Force until 2012, culminating over 50 years of professional support of the Armed Forces. When away from work, he enjoyed growing exotic orchids, photography and travelling to visit with family.
Al lost his life to an aggressive cancer, multiple myeloma. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Freathy; a daughter, Sharon and her husband, Jason Segars, of Wetumpka, Ala., with three grandchildren, Sarah, Jonothon and Jeremey; a son, Brad and his wife, Tammy, of Lithia, Fla., and three more grandchildren, Audrey, Bradley and Blake. He was preceded in death by his parents. Al took great pride in the achievements of all of his family and was always ready to share their latest successes.
A visitation will be at the McLaughlin Funeral Home, 17 Chestnut Ave. SE, Fort Walton Beach, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. A funeral service for the family and friends will be held at McLaughlin Funeral Home on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at 10 a.m., to be followed by burial at Beal Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Livingstone Academy for Autism (formerly Bay Life Academy), http://www.crowdrise.com/alfreathy.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McLaughlinMortuary.com.
Published in Northwest Florida Daily News from August 15 to August 16, 2013
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