Freddie Henry Partin

DURHAM Rev. Freddie Henry Partin of 2001 So-Hi Drive passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014. Rev. Partin was a long-time pastor and radio preacher. He was a dedicated pastor of Gospel Church and Gospel Baptist Church as well as the Associate Pastor of Eastwood Baptist. He also served at Gary Street Mission.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn of 51 years as well as son, Freddie, his wife, Gayle, daughter, Deidre, her husband, Tommy, sister, Wilma Gray, her husband, Harvey (deceased) of Durham, and sister, Sylvia Partin, and husband, Jackie, of Tennessee. He also leaves behind 5 grandchildren: Amber Farmer and husband, Craig, Brittney Courtney and husband, John, Autumn Mote, Brandon Partin, Kenneth Mote, and a deceased grandchild, John Henry Mote, as well as 3 great-grandchildren: Chloe Courtney, Jackson Farmer, and Colton Courtney.

Rev. Partin was a faithful, loving husband, a good father, granddaddy, and great-granddaddy and was known for giving a helping hand to all he could. He loved his family more that words could ever say, and his memory will remain in the hearts of his family and friends forever. He has gone to a better place with no more burdens to carry. He will never be forgotten.

Funeral services will be held in the Hudson Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 prior to the service and other times at the home of his son, Freddie L. Partin, of 2021 So-HI Drive. Reverend Roy Smith will officiate. Burial will be held in Oak Grove Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Craig Farmer, Donald Sorrell, Harvey “Peanut” Sorrell, Tommy Dove, Rickey Swain, Rodney Swain, and Josh Wilson. Donnie Carroll and Frank Murphy will serve as honorary pallbearers. Flowers are acceptable. Online condolences can be submitted to www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.