OBITUARY: Frederick Ralph Feazel

Frederick Ralph Feazel, 73, resident of McLeansboro, passed away at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, surrounded by his family.

Fred was born Oct. 23, 1938, in Harrisburg, to the late Ralph and Geneta (James) Feazel. Fred served in the United States Air Force for 20 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He later worked for 19 years as a dispatcher for the Harrisburg Police Department. He also worked security for Scott Lad and at the Coal Mines. Fred was a member of Calvary's Promise Church near Shawneetown. He was a trustee and Sunday School teacher. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, proclaiming his Christian faith, and, most of all, spending time with his family and grandchildren.