Frederick Thomas Eckman, age 91, of Morganfield Ky. passed away at Saint Anthony's Hospice, Henderson, Ky. on January 30, 2022. Fred was born on October 6, 1930 to Charles and Emma Jean Eckman in Uniontown, KY. He was the youngest of three children including Billy Matt Eckman and Marietta Baird. Freddie served in the U. S. Navy from 1951 – 1954 during the Korean War on the USS Cadmus, which was a repair ship. He was very patriotic and proud of his Navy days and told lots of stories about that time in his life. When he was drafted, he had never been out of Uniontown Ky, it was a long way to Norfolk, Va. One accomplishment Freddie was proud of was his welding ability. Because of his exceptional welding skill during his time in the Navy he was asked to train as an underwater welder in San Diego, he turned it down because he wanted to stay on his ship with his friends. He often wondered how his life would have been different had he accepted this mission, but then he would quickly say he probably wouldn't have met the love of his life, Mary Evelyn. After Fred's service to our country, he joined his father & brother running a grain & hog farm. Fred was passionate about the Knights of Columbus St Agnes where he was a 4th degree member, all things Saint Agnes Parish, Right to Life including many marches in DC. Fred loved the ocean, boating & camping on the Ohio River, enjoying time with family & friends. Together Fred & Mary Devoted their life raising a loving family.
Fred is survived by:
Wife: Mary Evelyn Hagan Eckman
Children: Kelly Eckman (Tim) Joiner, Tony (Patty) Eckman, Billy Eckman, Pat (Tammy) Eckman and Brian Eckman.
His 12 grandchildren: Clay, Logan, Davis Joiner, Natalie, Lindsey, Samantha, Bryce, Lucy and Eryn Eckman and Gretchen Blakely.
His six great-grandchildren: Tyson, Marley, Brody and Sloane Joiner, Hudson Sloan, and Elliott Blakely.
The visitation will be 4-8PM Tuesday, February 1, 2022 with a celebration of life for Fred T. Eckman beginning at 7PM and prayers beginning at 7:30PM at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Visitation will also be 9AM until 10:30AM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
The funeral mass will be 11AM Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Uniontown, KY. Fr. Bruce McCarty officiating. The burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Uniontown with full military rites. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 42420 or St. Agnes Church, 504 Mulberry St., Uniontown, KY 42461.
Fred is survived by:
Wife: Mary Evelyn Hagan Eckman
Children: Kelly Eckman (Tim) Joiner, Tony (Patty) Eckman, Billy Eckman, Pat (Tammy) Eckman and Brian Eckman.
His 12 grandchildren: Clay, Logan, Davis Joiner, Natalie, Lindsey, Samantha, Bryce, Lucy and Eryn Eckman and Gretchen Blakely.
His six great-grandchildren: Tyson, Marley, Brody and Sloane Joiner, Hudson Sloan, and Elliott Blakely.
The visitation will be 4-8PM Tuesday, February 1, 2022 with a celebration of life for Fred T. Eckman beginning at 7PM and prayers beginning at 7:30PM at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Visitation will also be 9AM until 10:30AM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
The funeral mass will be 11AM Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Uniontown, KY. Fr. Bruce McCarty officiating. The burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Uniontown with full military rites. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 42420 or St. Agnes Church, 504 Mulberry St., Uniontown, KY 42461.
Frederick Thomas Eckman, age 91, of Morganfield Ky. passed away at Saint Anthony's Hospice, Henderson, Ky. on January 30, 2022. Fred was born on October 6, 1930 to Charles and Emma Jean Eckman in Uniontown, KY. He was the youngest of three children including Billy Matt Eckman and Marietta Baird. Freddie served in the U. S. Navy from 1951 – 1954 during the Korean War on the USS Cadmus, which was a repair ship. He was very patriotic and proud of his Navy days and told lots of stories about that time in his life. When he was drafted, he had never been out of Uniontown Ky, it was a long way to Norfolk, Va. One accomplishment Freddie was proud of was his welding ability. Because of his exceptional welding skill during his time in the Navy he was asked to train as an underwater welder in San Diego, he turned it down because he wanted to stay on his ship with his friends. He often wondered how his life would have been different had he accepted this mission, but then he would quickly say he probably wouldn't have met the love of his life, Mary Evelyn. After Fred's service to our country, he joined his father & brother running a grain & hog farm. Fred was passionate about the Knights of Columbus St Agnes where he was a 4th degree member, all things Saint Agnes Parish, Right to Life including many marches in DC. Fred loved the ocean, boating & camping on the Ohio River, enjoying time with family & friends. Together Fred & Mary Devoted their life raising a loving family.
Fred is survived by:
Wife: Mary Evelyn Hagan Eckman
Children: Kelly Eckman (Tim) Joiner, Tony (Patty) Eckman, Billy Eckman, Pat (Tammy) Eckman and Brian Eckman.
His 12 grandchildren: Clay, Logan, Davis Joiner, Natalie, Lindsey, Samantha, Bryce, Lucy and Eryn Eckman and Gretchen Blakely.
His six great-grandchildren: Tyson, Marley, Brody and Sloane Joiner, Hudson Sloan, and Elliott Blakely.
The visitation will be 4-8PM Tuesday, February 1, 2022 with a celebration of life for Fred T. Eckman beginning at 7PM and prayers beginning at 7:30PM at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Visitation will also be 9AM until 10:30AM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
The funeral mass will be 11AM Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Uniontown, KY. Fr. Bruce McCarty officiating. The burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Uniontown with full military rites. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 42420 or St. Agnes Church, 504 Mulberry St., Uniontown, KY 42461.
Fred is survived by:
Wife: Mary Evelyn Hagan Eckman
Children: Kelly Eckman (Tim) Joiner, Tony (Patty) Eckman, Billy Eckman, Pat (Tammy) Eckman and Brian Eckman.
His 12 grandchildren: Clay, Logan, Davis Joiner, Natalie, Lindsey, Samantha, Bryce, Lucy and Eryn Eckman and Gretchen Blakely.
His six great-grandchildren: Tyson, Marley, Brody and Sloane Joiner, Hudson Sloan, and Elliott Blakely.
The visitation will be 4-8PM Tuesday, February 1, 2022 with a celebration of life for Fred T. Eckman beginning at 7PM and prayers beginning at 7:30PM at Whitsell Funeral Home in Morganfield. Visitation will also be 9AM until 10:30AM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
The funeral mass will be 11AM Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Uniontown, KY. Fr. Bruce McCarty officiating. The burial will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Uniontown with full military rites. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 42420 or St. Agnes Church, 504 Mulberry St., Uniontown, KY 42461.
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