Graveside service for Mr. Freddie Hovis, age 65, of the Coldwater Community, will be conducted at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Rose Hill with Rev. Daniel Meaker officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 12 PM until 1 PM on Wednesday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Freddy was born on February 4, 1955 in Lincoln County, TN to Billy Cole and the late Opelene Mitchell Hovis. He worked for Amana and Daikin Manufacturing. Mr. Hovis loved farming and enjoyed working with his Red Heeler dogs. Freddy was of the Methodist Faith. He passed away on January 8, 2021.
Survivors include his father, Billy Hovis; son, Josh Hovis; brother, Johnny Hovis of Coldwater; sister, Judy Lynn (Charles) Smith of Athens, AL; nieces, Felicia (Jason) Newton, Tracie (Patrick) Towry; and great-nephew, Blake Motlow. Freddy was preceded in death by his mother, Opelene Mitchell Hovis.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Freddy Hovis.
36 Comments To "Freddie Hovis"
#1 Comment By Jimmy and Dana Sartain On January 9, 2021 @ 10:44 am
So sorry for your loss. Worked Amana Goodman with Freddie. Always so friendly. Our prayers are with you all.
#2 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Scott On January 9, 2021 @ 11:13 am
I am So Sorry to hear about Freddie. I can’t believe this has happened. I always thought he was in perfect health. God Bless the Family with Comfort and Peace In the Days to Come!!🙏💖🙏
#3 Comment By Patricia Howell On January 9, 2021 @ 11:33 am
I am so sorry to hear this! I spent a lot of time talking to Freddie he was a great person who loved his parents very much! Freddie you will be missed so much! My condolences to the family!
#4 Comment By Sue ford On January 9, 2021 @ 11:34 am
Praying for your family will miss him dearly my friend r I p
#5 Comment By Nancy Woods On January 9, 2021 @ 11:44 am
So sorry for your loss I really thought a lot of Freddie was a good man. I worked for many years with him at goodman
#6 Comment By Mike Osgood On January 9, 2021 @ 12:59 pm
I worked with Freddie a lot as well at Goodman. He was a friend to many and always willing to help anyone. Praying for the family
#7 Comment By Rhonda Porterfield On January 9, 2021 @ 1:31 pm
So sorry for your loss. Freddie was a great guy and will be missed by many
#8 Comment By Harold Turner On January 9, 2021 @ 1:47 pm
A great friend and hard worker sad to see you leave this place.
#9 Comment By Michael Vance On January 9, 2021 @ 2:05 pm
Freddie, and I worked together for many years. His friendship and memory will always be a treasure to me. Rest In Peace
#10 Comment By Myles and Julia Atchley On January 9, 2021 @ 2:29 pm
So sorry to hear about Freddie went to school with him and worked with him at Goodman he was a good man inside and out prayers go out to all the family Myles and Julia
#11 Comment By Carol Dempsey On January 9, 2021 @ 2:30 pm
So sorry to hear about Freddie i work with him for many years at Goodman he was a joy to work with and such a sweet person. Prayers for his family
#12 Comment By Randy & Dorothy Taylor On January 9, 2021 @ 2:51 pm
We are so sorry to hear about Freddie our hearts go out to the family prayers for the family he was my neighbor for 31 years
#13 Comment By Randy@ Dorothy Taylor On January 9, 2021 @ 2:53 pm
We are so sorry to hear about Freddie he was our neighbor for 31 years prayers for the family
#14 Comment By Sherry George On January 9, 2021 @ 3:34 pm
I talked with Freddie daily when he would visit his mother at the nursing home. He was a kind, sweet ,humble man and a good son. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
#15 Comment By Mary wilson On January 9, 2021 @ 5:51 pm
So sorry to hear about Freddie. Worked with him at Amanda/Goodman/ dialing. He was always friendly. Such sad news. Prayers for the family
#16 Comment By Rosemary Mitchell Poole On January 9, 2021 @ 8:30 pm
So sorry to hear of Freddy passing I went to school with him and he was a great guy he will be mussed
#17 Comment By Rosemary Mitchell Poole On January 9, 2021 @ 8:31 pm
So sorry to hear of Freddy passing I went to school with him and he was a great guy he will be missed
#18 Comment By Jimmy Towry On January 9, 2021 @ 8:55 pm
I am sorry that Freddie passed. I enjoyed knowing him and working with him for many years. Prayers for the family.
#19 Comment By Michelle and Larry Phillips On January 9, 2021 @ 9:51 pm
First Met Freddy at goodman, he became a friend, Glad I got to know him.prayers for the family.
#20 Comment By Della O’Riley On January 9, 2021 @ 9:55 pm
Prayers for Freddie’s family and many friends. He was a caring, loving, giving man. A good friend to have. He will be missed by many. RIP
#21 Comment By Roger laster On January 9, 2021 @ 10:42 pm
So sorry for your loss
I respected and enjoyed Freddie and will miss you
#22 Comment By Darrin Simms On January 10, 2021 @ 8:06 am
I am sorry to hear, he was someone who every time I seen picked on me, he was a good friend and someone I looked up to at Amman’s, he taught a lot. Thoughts and prayers he will he truly missed.
#23 Comment By Judy Honey On January 10, 2021 @ 11:13 am
I am so sorry to hear about Freddie. Our families were friends when we were kids. Prayers for strength for Billy and family.
#24 Comment By John Reilly On January 10, 2021 @ 2:52 pm
Freddy was a friend and an inspiration to those who knew him especially those who worked with him at Goodman. He was a hard worker who believed in giving an honest days work for his pay.
He loved his family and friends.
He also loved life itself and made every minute count whether he was at work or play.
He will be missed by all.
Prayers and condolences to the Hovis family.🙏
#25 Comment By Marvine Hardiman Marks On January 10, 2021 @ 7:20 pm
Freddie was my lead at Goodman. He was always fair and honest. He had a good sense of humor and was easy to work for.
He talked about his family always with love and respect. I know he will be missed by many friends as well as family. So sorry for your loss.
#26 Comment By Dwayne Brewer On January 11, 2021 @ 4:30 am
Just seen him a week or so ago. He was picking and giving me a hard time. All in fun. He was a good friend. Will be greatly missed. Praying for the family.
#27 Comment By Juanita Harper On January 11, 2021 @ 6:23 am
I am so sorry to hear about Freddie he was a great guy and a hard worker he will be greatly missed Rip Freddie.🥲🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.For the family and you all have my deepest condolences.
#28 Comment By Billy & Regina Locker On January 11, 2021 @ 6:59 am
So sorry for your loss!! Freddie was the same every time you saw him, always positive and nice to everyone who crossed his path!! Sending prayers to the family during this time of loss and the days to come!
#29 Comment By Debbie Morris On January 11, 2021 @ 3:46 pm
I worked with Freddie for many years. He was a sweet guys and I was proud to call him my friend. Sending prayers for all the family…
#30 Comment By Terry and Brandy Garrett On January 11, 2021 @ 8:34 pm
So sorry to here about Freddie,our thoughts and prayers for the family.
#31 Comment By RonCurtis On January 11, 2021 @ 8:42 pm
Ron Curtis say. I worked for Freddie for years. He was a great guy and a excellent groupleader. My son and I uaed to hunt some on thwir farm. Couldnt ask for a better friend. You will be mised Freddie.
#32 Comment By Jamie,Jayme,Candice & Madison Robinson On January 11, 2021 @ 9:31 pm
John & Family:
Freddie was a sweet person.Jamie worked with him at Goodman.He would always talk to you,if he knew you.I worked at DCC,where his mom was.She was a sweet little lady & Freddie was just like his momma.He will be missed by all of his friends & family. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.
#33 Comment By Bret Birdsong On January 12, 2021 @ 7:49 pm
Sorry for your loss
He was a good friend to me and my family
He will be missed so much
#34 Comment By Ronnie Thomas On January 12, 2021 @ 8:23 pm
To the entire Freddie Hovis Family…… So sorry to hear about the passing of Freddie. He was such a good man and friend to all of us who knew him. He will certainly be missed. May God Continue To Be With And Bless You All. As l know he will. You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers. I will always remember getting to spend a little time with Freddie and his Family whenever I would go to the Donalson Care Center and it was there that they would all be visiting and checking on Mrs. Hovis. You will all Aways Have a Special Place In My Heart. May God Continue To Bless You All.
#35 Comment By CHARLOTTE FARMER On January 13, 2021 @ 7:20 am
so sorry and prayers for family. Freddie was a joy to work with. He was a great groupleader. a big cut up. RIP FREDDIE
#36 Comment By Rex and Becky ONeal On January 13, 2021 @ 1:14 pm
So sorry to hear of Freddie passing. Always worked hard, loved his family and friends. A great guy. Sympathy to family.