Fruehauf, Decatur Plant, Decatur, Alabama

11/30/2022

Sad to hear of the passing of Susie Kenyon LaPointe (first husband of Ed Kenyon).

Obituary of Diana Sue "Susie" LaPointe
IN THE CARE OF
Roselawn Funeral Home & Roselawn Cemetery
Diana Sue “Susie” LaPointe of Florence, AL passed away on Monday November, 28th of 2022. Her visitation will be on Friday, December 2nd, 2022. The Celebration of Life will begin at 11:00 AM at Roselawn Funeral Home, visitation from 11:00 -12:00, Service beginning at 12:00, with Blake Wallace of Clements Baptist Church officiating. The Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.

Susie is survived by her husband Francis “Fran” C. LaPointe, her daughter Debbie Kenyon, her granddaughter Katelin Kenyon, her stepson Francis H. LaPointe, and stepdaughter Felicia Isaac.

She is preceded in death by her parents Margaret Rose Guthrie and Wesley Earl Guthrie, her first husband James Edward “Ed” Kenyon, and her son James Wesley “Jimmy” Kenyon.

Susie was born in Charleston, West Virginia, she has been a resident of Decatur, AL, Gulf Shores, AL, and Florence, AL. She retired from Decatur City Schools, as the Educational TV Program Specialist. She then opened her own business along with partner, Linda McCarver, Grand Tour and Travel of Decatur, AL. Susie enjoyed traveling, she and her husband Fran visited all 50 states and several countries. She loved adventure and experiencing new places and meeting new people. She loved her family fiercely, and loved to give back to the community and anyone in need.

Memorial Gifts may be made to her favorite charity St. Judes Childrens Hospital.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.roselawnfhandcemetery.com for the LaPointe family.

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09/01/2022

Sad to announce the passing of my former boss and friend. RIP Bill

Billy Glen Franklin

Aug 31, 2022
Billy Glen Franklin, 82 of Athens, AL died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital. Mr. Franklin was born January 31, 1940 in Harden Co. TN. He was a Member of Valley View Church of Christ for 62+ years. Preceded in death by his parents, O.V. & Ella Franklin, Brother, Jim Franklin.

Services will be Wednesday, 1 PM Spry Funeral Home Chapel, Athens, AL, with Doug Fields officiating, Visitation will be Wednesday, 11 AM until service time. There will be a 3 PM Graveside Service at 3 PM in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence, AL

Survivors include, Special Companion, Jean McGill of Meridianville, AL, Sons, Gordon Franklin of Decatur, AL, Anthony Franklin of Athens, AL, Sister, Peggy Hester of Florence, AL, 4 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews.

Pallbearers will be Richard Reed, Stephen Pack, Doug Tate, Buddy Tate, Don Neal & Bill Turner.

06/08/2022

Fruehauf building trailers once again.

03/13/2022

Happy Birthday 🎈🎂🎉 to our friend and co-worker Bill Lindley! He wears 94 well. ❤️

12/12/2020

Obituary
Harold Wayne Gorham, age 79, of Decatur, passed away with his family by his side at his residence on December 10, 2020. Funeral service will be Sunday, December 13, 2020, 2:00 p.m. at Shelton Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Paula Jane (Whitaker) Gorham; his son, Anthony Wayne Gorham; his daughter, Tami Lynnette Reist (Glenn); his granddaughter, Jessica Brooke Coffey; three step-grandchildren, Clint Reist (Lauren), Brad Reist (Katie), and Katherine Reist McCreless (Josh); seven step-great-grandchildren; and his precious dog, Bella Lou.

Harold was born in Welti, AL in 1941. He was retired from TMC at Redstone Arsenal. He attended First Baptist Church of Austinville, and was loved by so many.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to Southern Care New Beacon Hospice, 1316 Somerville Road, S.E., #4, Decatur, AL 35601.

12/10/2020

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Harold Gorham today. Harold spent most of his years at Fruehauf in the accounting department. More details as it becomes available. RIP Harold.

10/04/2020

Prayers requested for Harold and Paula Gorham. They are going through a very difficult time. Harold and his daughter Tami both worked at plant.

06/22/2020

Remembering my friend and one of our former plant managers, Ed Kenyon. RIP

06/08/2020

RIP Bobby, you will be missed!

Obituary:
Bobby Neal Marks, age 84 of Athens, Alabama, died Friday, June 5, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Marks was born December 29, 1935 in Limestone County, he was pastor of First Independent Methodist Church, he was retired from Decatur Aluminum and a U.S. Navy Veteran.

Services are 2pm Monday at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with Bill Marks officiating and burial in Riddle Cemetery.

Visitation is from 11am until service Monday at Spry Funeral Home.

Pallbearers: Heath Marks, Bill Marks, Bracy Marks, Cason Marks, Gerald Marks and Alton Downs. Honorary Pallbearers will be Doc Downs and Herschel Swanner.

Survivors: Wife, Nancy Owens Marks of Athens, AL. Daughter, Amanda Marks of Meridanville, AL. Sons, Heath (Sonya) Marks of Lexington, AL, Billy Marks of Athens, AL and Bracy Marks of Athens, AL. Grandchildren, Cason (Elizabeth) Marks, Sydney (Michael) Shockley of Rogersville, AL, Shila Marks of Lexington, AL, Braden Marks of Lexington, AL and Jayce Marks of Meridianville, AL. Great Grandchildren, Ava Marie White of Rogersville and Dixie Shockley of Rogersville. Sisters: Betty Eastep of Athens and Patsy (Bobby) Nave of Athens. Several Nieces and Nephews.

Preceded in death by: Parents, J.M. and Vellarhee Marks. Sister, Mary Francis Marks. Daughter-in-Law, Christy Craig Marks.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Limestone County.
Bobby Neal Marks

04/25/2020

Obituary
Jerry Charles Appleton, 76, of Mount Hope passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. His graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Hickory Grove Cemetery with Bro. Neil Carter and Bro. Brandon Kerby officiating.

A member of Old Town Creek Baptist Church, Jerry worked at Fruehauf for many years. He was an avid Alabama football fan and you never saw him without his Red Man chew.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Peggy Blaxton Appleton; daughters, Sonya Rutherford (Chris) and Chasitie Wilson (Matt); grandsons, Clay and Cody Wilson; brother, Tommy Appleton (Sue); sisters, Linda Mayhall and Angie Little; and several nieces and nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lucille Appleton; and grandsons, Holden and Zachary Rutherford.

Pallbearers will be Cody Wilson, Chris Rutherford, Jordan Posey, Matthew Pierce, Brad Hulsey and Chad Appleton.

10/08/2019

October 8, 2019 luncheon.

06/08/2019

Obituary

Funeral service for Garland Leon Nuby, 76, will be Monday, June 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bobby Ray Halbrooks and Keith Ciszek officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in Hartselle Memory Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday, June 9, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and from 12:00 PM until service time on Monday at Peck Funeral Home.

Mr. Nuby died on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Birmingham V.A. Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1942, in Limestone County to Marvin Best Nuby, Sr. and Mary Lee Dollar Nuby. He was a member of the Patillo Street Church of God.

He enlisted at a young age and served his country in the United States Army. Proudly he served in the 3rd Infantry Division and was promoted to the role of Corporal at the age of 17. His military training was in Fort Jackson (South Carolina) and Fort Knox (Kentucky). His period of service was during the Cold War with Russia where he was stationed overseas in Germany. He was later honorably discharged. He served as Post Chaplain, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 4190 from 1968-69, in Decatur, AL. Later, Garland was appointed by Governor George C. Wallace to serve as an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, Aide-De-Camp, on his personal Military Staff for several years.

He enjoyed politics and served on campaign election committees, for example, presidential, local leaders and senate races such as John Sparkman.

He was retired from Fruehauf Trailer Corporation in Decatur, Alabama.

He played football for Falkville High School. He also was a die-hard Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He was a giving and generous person, who never met a stranger. In his later years, he was proud to be an ambassador for Brookdale Senior Living, Cedar Springs, Decatur, Alabama, These memories will remain in the lives of all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Margaret Hopper Nuby, his parents and step-mother: Elsie Nuby and two brothers: J.C. Nuby, Curtis Nuby and half brother: James (Jim) Ream.

Survivors include:

Two Daughters:
Carolyn Carnell (John), Hartselle, AL and
Angela Ciszek, Decatur, AL

One Sister:
Dovie Riethmaier, Gardendale, AL

One Half-sister:
Sandra Meissner, Prattville, AL

One Half-brother:
Marvin Nuby, Jr., Madison, AL

Three Grandchildren:
Brittney Carnell
Derek Ciszek
Keith Ciszek

Four Great Grandchildren

Pallbearers will be John Carnell, Derek Ciszek, Keith Ciszek, James Holladay, Greg Landon and Mike Riethmaier.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)

03/12/2019

Fruehauf luncheon 3/12/2019

03/04/2019

Someone has a new truck. Congratulations Jeff Middlebrooks!

02/16/2019

I heard from a former Fruehauf employee that’s not a fan of Facebook. He was inquiring about a way to publish information about special events, news, obituaries, etc. of our former co-workers. I recommended he get help on his FB account with privacy settings so he could enjoy this page. If any of you know of a better medium to share information of our Fruehauf family, please leave a comment. Our attendance for our monthly luncheons has not been great. Please attend at every opportunity as we would love to keep this event going strong. Thanks!

07/03/2018

Remembering Dwight Middlebrooks.

05/31/2018

Shared by Jannette Locke Behnke
CARL TALMADGE LEGG (1928-2018) of Oak Ridge Community in Hartselle, Al. Retired from Fruehauf and Saginaw of Decatur, Korean Air Force veteran.
With heavy hearts, his brothers and sisters invite you to his memorial service at Flint Church of Christ this Friday at 6:30 PM. Please come and celebrate his life with us and please share this with as many people and relatives as you can. There will be no funeral services, so no flowers are requested. Thank you and may peace and serenity comfort his family. Love you, Jannette