Frederick McKethan

Frederick McKethan, 82, of Bryan, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 at his home. Private family services will be held at a later date. Fred was born to Gladys Hall McKethan and Frederick McKethan Sr. in Mercedes. He graduated from high school in San Benito, served in the US Air Force, and retired from Farm Bureau Insurance in 1990. He was a Master Mason, a Scottish Rite Mason, a York Rite Mason and a Shriner. He and his wife were married for 64 years, having been childhood sweethearts and next door neighbors. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Herbert, Henry and Ray, and one sister, Eloise James. Fred is survived by his wife, Juanita Stubblefield McKethan; daughter, Brenda Osbon and husband Jim of Driftwood; son, Fred III and wife Laura of Kilgore; daughter, Rhonda Faltysek and husband Duane of College Station. He was Papa to twelve grandchildren: Jarred, Justin and Jordan Faltysek; Derrick, Brandon and Travis McKethan; Brent, Megan, Paul and Clinton Osbon; John Abright and David Stanley; and eleven great-grand children: Daylan, Lillie Grace, Taylor Ann, Logan, Eastan, Ryan, Anna, Cooper, Matthew, Abby Claire and Evan. Fred lived by his personal motto “Families are…Forever!” In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley or the charity of your choice. Expressions of condolences can be made at callawayjones.com. Callaway Jones Funeral Home and Cremator in Bryan was in charge of arrangements