DRESDEN: Fred J. Echard, age 77, of Dresden, Ohio (Muskingum County) passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at his residence.
He was born on November 2, 1933 to the late George and Nettie (Speakman) Echard in Ross County, Ohio.
Fred was a lifelong farmer and timber cutter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Shirley (Strawser) Echard; son, Fred Marvin (Tammy) Echard of Dresden, Ohio; daughter, Sue (Bob) Kern of Adamsville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Amy Thomas, Fred Shane Echard, and Brandi Nicole Echard; three step-grandchildren, Jason and Megan Kern, and Gena Hendershot; five step-great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Jasmine, and Jason Kern, and Rosemary and Alanna Herdershot; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents; Fred was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters; and one granddaughter, Kayla Nichole Thomas.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 3, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. at Given-Dawson Funeral Home, Coshocton, Ohio with Pastor Tom Scott officiating.
Burial will follow at Coshocton County Memory Gardens. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, January 2, from 2-6:00 p.m.
Memorial donations can be made in Fred's name to Health Services of Coshocton County, P. O. Box 1284, Coshocton, OH 43812 An online memorial can be viewed at
www.given-dawsonfuneralhome.com.
Published in the Chillicothe Gazette on December 31, 2010
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