P.O. Box 247, 19180 N Center Street, Citronelle, AL36522

Richard "R.V." Vernon Fretwell
March 15, 1943 - February 6, 2023

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Richard "R.V." Vernon Fretwell

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Richard Vernon ''R.V.'' Fretwell, a resident of Citronelle, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 06, 2023. He was 79 years old. He was the 4th child of 13 children born to Garfield and Stella Fretwell. R.V. was a devout member of Memorial Baptist Church and loved reading his Bible. R.V also was an avid Alabama Football fan, but most of all, R.V. was dedicated to his family, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 39 years, Evelyn Fretwell; children, Debbie McNealy (Chuck), David Kauffman (Lisa), Randy Fretwell (Patti), and Stacie Kauffman; grandchildren, Brittany Hamblin, Christopher McNealy, Kendall Lavoie, D.J. Berry, Korey Kauffman, Shelby Lambert, Chandler Kauffman, and Allyssa Fretwell; fourteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Lois Wooley, Wendall Fretwell, Ovenia Howard, Loraine Henderson, Edna Bedgood, Louise Parrent, Doris Ridge, Jimmy Fretwell, and Carolyn Farmer; other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 10am until the 11am funeral service Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Dino Danzey and Sis. Helen Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Crest Cemetery. Precious memories and condolences may be left at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home - Citronelle, Alabama

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Visitation
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Saturday, February 11, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Memorial Baptist Church
19655 Mobile Street North
Citronelle, AL  36522
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Service
Funeral Service
Saturday, February 11, 2023
11:00 AM
Memorial Baptist Church
19655 Mobile Street North
Citronelle, AL  36522
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Interment
Pine Crest Cemetery
Irwin Street
Citronelle, AL  36522
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Condolences(7)

  1. Tom Owen
    My Granny Smith was kin to Garfield . I have fond childhood memories of visits to his home in Citronel and what wonderful people. We enjoyed. Gifts of home grown veggies in quart jars. God’s blessings to the whole family. RV is now enjoying his blessed rewards.
  2. Brenda lind
    I am so sorry to hear this. I have all of you in my prayers!!!!
  3. Vanessa Brown
    Debbie, l’m praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Weeping may endure for a night — but joy will come in the morning. Continue to hold to God’s unchanging hand!! We love ❤️ you and the family. Vanessa & Richard Brown and Family
  4. David Burke
    Dear Evelyn

    RV's passing is devastating news. Please accept my sincere condolences.

    David
  5. Mary T. Hood
    Debra, I'm so sorry for your loss. I will be remembering you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
  6. Delores Aldridge
    My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your precious R.V. May God grant you all His peace, and be comforted knowing he is in the precious arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ.My love to you and your precious family.♥️🙏🙏
  7. Faye Dees
    R.V. was one of the great ones. He will be truly missed.
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