Fred T. Abelseth

April 1, 1930 - February 9, 2019

Fred T. Abelseth peacefully passed away Saturday, February 09, 2019 at the age of 88 surrounded by members of his family. Fred was a Korean War Veteran. He spent his life working as a diesel mechanic while raising five children. He loved to take long rides in the country. Along with his parents, Thomas E. and Ramie Foster Abelseth he was preceded in death by his beloved son, Timothy “Tim” Abelseth; sister, Margaret Abelseth and his brother, Frank Lynn Abelseth. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Frances Abelseth; children, Donna Goins and husband, David, Mary Jane Hinkle, Vickie Abelseth, Eddie Abelseth and wife, Taren; grandchildren, Amie Tribble, Christiana Crowl, Joe Abelseth, Angela Whitaker, Amanda Ealey and Tim Abelseth; great-grandchildren, Gaybriel Fitzpatrick, Raven Crowl, Austin Ealey, Waylon Ealey and Walker Ealey; siblings, Louise Mays, Andy Abelseth and wife, Helen, Mary Henninger, Ruth Jackson, Ray Abelseth and wife, Rose, Faye Cook; brother-in-law, Gene Hicks and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in Glenwood Cemetery. Anyone who has a favorite memory of him can speak. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Monday, February 11, 2019 at Akard Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN (423) 989-4800 is serving the family of Mr. Ableseth.