Fred E. Faith, 81, of Otwell

Fred E. Faith, 81, of Otwell, passed away at 6:40 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2016, in Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center in Jasper.

He was born at Odon, Indiana on October 14, 1934, to Harvey and Mary (Smiley) Faith. He was married to Norma Hill on September 5, 1953, and she preceded him in death on May 17, 1997.

Fred Faith was a retired minister who retired from the Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church in Velpen where he was the pastor for many years. He also worked at Jasper Engines and Transmission for over thirty years. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.

Currently, he was a Deacon in the Pleasant Grove General Baptist Church in Velpen.

He is survived by his son, Freddie Alan Faith of Winslow; daughters, Kathryn Miller and husband Michael of Winslow and Lisa Bruner of Velpen; four grandchildren, Denim Dorsey, Cory Norris, Chad Norris and Khesha Bruner; eight great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death besides his wife are three sisters, Imogene Faith, Maxine Sink and Hazel Nalley. Also, three brothers, William, Harvey Jr and Bobby Faith.

Funeral services for Fred Faith will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper with burial to follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Velpen. Rev. Adam Cissell will officiate.

Friends may call from 09:00 a.m. Sunday until the 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.