Frederick Seepe Jr.
Frederick William Seepe, Jr., of Chattanooga, Tenn., joined his Lord and Savior on Feb. 12, 2019.
Born in Bessemer, Ala., on May 20, 1927, Fred moved to Chattanooga as a young child. He graduated from Chattanooga High School class of 1945. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He attended the University of Chattanooga after his discharge from the Navy. He married the love of his life on Aug. 27, 1947.
He retired from DuPont after 40 years of service. He is a past President of the Chattanooga Purchasing Management Association, and past President of the Chattanooga Chapter of Credit Unions. After retiring from DuPont, he was office manager of the Law Offices of Burnette, Dobson and Hardeman for several years.
He enjoyed serving as a volunteer at the Tennessee Aquarium, and at the Changed Life Ministries of former pastor Ben Haden. He was a member of and served as an Elder at First Presbyterian Church. He also served as past Treasurer and past President of the Lee Anderson Sunday School Class.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick (Myrtis) Seepe, Sr.; a brother, Mr. Robert Seepe; and a sister, Mrs. Charles (Frances) Coolidge.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Bettye Seepe; sons, Mike (Ann) Seepe, of Shelbyville, Tenn., Gary (Becky) Seepe, of Farragut, Tenn.; daughter, Betsy Seepe (Lee Murphy), of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Bethany (Kelley) Mobley, of North Augusta, S.C., Michael Seepe (Charlotte Peacock), of Beaufort, S.C., Evan (Lindsey) Seepe, of Augusta, Ga., Katie Seepe, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Amaris Seepe, of Knoxville, Tenn.; three great-granddaughters and a great-grandson; sisterin-law Mildred (Robert) Seepe and brother-in-law, (Charles Coolidge); as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Samaritan’s Purse at www.samaritanspurse.org.
Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort to the family.The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Rd.