Celebrating the life of
Frederick James Gideon & Randy Scott Gideon
Passed away on May 09, 2019
Frederick James Gideon of Savannah, Georgia passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.
Born on December 11, 1947 in Maria, Quebec, Canada, he was the son of Eldon J. and Dorothy M. Gedeon, nee Lezotte. He was united in marriage to Rosemary K. Griffith on September 14, 1971 in the Hunter Army Airfield Chapel in Savannah, Georgia.
Frederick was a veteran of the United States Army and automotive electrician by trade. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, the Cushman Club of America and the Ford Model A Club of Savannah. e could fix anything, enjoyed making cigar box guitars and banjos, loved to read and was a member of the First Nation of Micmacs of Gesgapegiag and learned to play Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star on the banjo.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his son, Randy Gideon on May 7, 2019 and his sister, Ella Munday.
Surviving are his wife, Rosemary K. Gideon of Savannah; his children, Buffie Lee of Savannah; Terry Gideon of Port Wentworth and Johnnie Gideon of Smith Station, AL; and his grandchildren, Allen Carter of Guyton, Fayth Smith of Vienna, IL, Rachel Lee of Savannah, GA Hannah Metts, Mason Gideon, Chandler Gideon, Norah Jane Gideon and Emery Gideon all of Port Wentworth.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Grace United Methodist Church in Savannah. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Randy Scott Gideon of Herrin, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the Herrin Hospital, Herrin, Illinois, having attained the age of 49 years, 4 months and 28 days.
Born in Savannah, Georgia on December 9, 1969, he was the son of Frederick James and Rosemary K. Gideon, nee Griffith.
Randy was a veteran of the Air National Guard in Georgia, a mechanic by trade and a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Savannah, Georgia.
He was a friend to many, generous to a fault, could repair anything on wheels and always had a joke of the day.
His father, Frederick James Gideon survived his passing and has now passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Surviving are his mother, Rosemary K. Gideon of Savannah, Georgia; his children, Allen Carter of Guyton, Georgia and Fayth Smith of Vienna, Illinois; his sister, Buffie Lee of Savannah, Georgia; his brother, Terry Gideon of Port Wentworth, Georgia and his granddaughter, Emily Carter.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Grace United Methodist Church in Savannah. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Dear Kathy, You and your family have my heartfelt condolences. I so regret not being in Savannah; but I sincerely hope that we can get together when I return. I met your husband once, and will really appreciate anything you care to share about him and your son, and your lives together. We each have experienced loss, and it is through sharing this burden with trusted friends and family that we continue to celebrate our love ones lives and find ways to bring this celebration forward. Please call when you can, with warmest regards, Larry
- Larry Yawn, Savannah, Ga
kathy and family. our prayers to all the family. thankful to have know fred and all the good times. , he was a character i will never forget him. may god give you peace and strength during this time. our love john martha andrew mclaughlin
- john martha mclaughlin, Savannah, GA
Kathy, I am so very sorry. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I pray God will give you the strength to get through. You are not alone. Sending you a hug, my sister.
- Meredyth van Scherpenseel, Saint Simons Island, Georgia
Warm and special memories of our Neighborhood gatherings. My deepest sympathies for both your sudden losses. With love, Nan
- Nan Lynah, Savannah, Ga.
My sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of your loved ones. May God who gives comfort and strength to all the brokenhearted, comfort and strengthen all of you in your time of sorrow.
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So very sad to hear of this news Kathy, my longtime friend. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time...many prayers!
- Jerry and Sonya Cooler, Ridgeland, S.C.
I am so sorry for the loss of Frederick J. and Randy. I know this is a difficult and painful time for you. But God knows the depth of your pain. He knows the hurt and every emotion you are feeling. He cares for you as 1 Peter 5:7b says. May God give you strength and comfort to endure this difficult time. I pray that he give you strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 16
- P. Campbell, , MS
So very sorry, Kathy. We and our Lord stand with you.
- Carlton, Savannah, Georgia
Dear Kathy and Family, We are so sorry to hear of both your losses in such a short period. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Remember always that they both left you enough love to last a lifetime.
- Linda (Lair) & Jim Futrell, Savannah, Ga
Dear Kathy, You and your family have my heartfelt condolences. I so regret not being in Savannah; but I sincerely hope that we can get together when I return. I met your husband once, and will really appreciate anything you care to share about him and your son, and your lives together. We each have experienced loss, and it is through sharing this burden with trusted friends and family that we continue to celebrate our love ones lives and find ways to bring this celebration forward. Please call when you can, with warmest regards, Larry
- Larry Yawn, Savannah, Ga
kathy and family. our prayers to all the family. thankful to have know fred and all the good times. , he was a character i will never forget him. may god give you peace and strength during this time. our love john martha andrew mclaughlin
- john martha mclaughlin, Savannah, GA
Kathy, I am so very sorry. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I pray God will give you the strength to get through. You are not alone. Sending you a hug, my sister.
- Meredyth van Scherpenseel, Saint Simons Island, Georgia
Warm and special memories of our Neighborhood gatherings. My deepest sympathies for both your sudden losses. With love, Nan
- Nan Lynah, Savannah, Ga.
My sincere condolences to all of you on the loss of your loved ones. May God who gives comfort and strength to all the brokenhearted, comfort and strengthen all of you in your time of sorrow.
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So very sad to hear of this news Kathy, my longtime friend. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time...many prayers!
- Jerry and Sonya Cooler, Ridgeland, S.C.
I am so sorry for the loss of Frederick J. and Randy. I know this is a difficult and painful time for you. But God knows the depth of your pain. He knows the hurt and every emotion you are feeling. He cares for you as 1 Peter 5:7b says. May God give you strength and comfort to endure this difficult time. I pray that he give you strength from the love and care that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that you shared. 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 16
- P. Campbell, , MS
So very sorry, Kathy. We and our Lord stand with you.
- Carlton, Savannah, Georgia
Dear Kathy and Family, We are so sorry to hear of both your losses in such a short period. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Remember always that they both left you enough love to last a lifetime.
- Linda (Lair) & Jim Futrell, Savannah, Ga
I just noticed about Randy. I used to work with him years ago at Sanders and Rohr Ambulance. I was spending the weekend in Savannah where he was from and tried to look him up. Sorry for your loss.
- Tom Smith, Centralia , Illinois
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
