Kenneth "Bud" Freshour

Kenneth (Bud) Freshour, 88, of Baileyton, TN passed away peacefully on 10/6/26.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who treasured his family above all else. An avid sports fan, he spent many years as a beloved ball coach, touching the lives of countless young people and teaching them lessons that reached far beyond the playing field.
He was a faithful member of Baileyton Baptist Church, a proud U.S. Army veteran, and served his community through the U.S. Forestry Service and law enforcement.
He will be remembered for the love of family, sports, faith, country and community. His legacy will live on in the many lives he touched.

He is preceded in death by his parents Herman and Myrtle (Harris) Freshour, son Christopher Freshour, Brother-In-Law Joe Gass, In-laws Hugh-L and Pauline White
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Linda Lou (White) Freshour, Son Shane Freshour, Daughter-In-Law Christine Freshour, Grandchildren Cameron (Emily) Freshour, Cody Freshour, Caden Freshour. Great Grand Children Lainey and Laiken Freshour. Sister-In-Law Shelby Gass, Brother-in-Law Gary (Judy) White, Nephew Alan (Kimberly) Gass, Niece Christy Collins, longtime friends/classmates Jimmy and Dee Anna Carter, as well as several cousins.

The family will receive friends from 2-4pm and 5-7pm Friday October 9, 2026 at Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service Downtown. The funeral service will follow at 7pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Tanner Mundy and Pastor Wade McAmis officiating. The graveside service will be Saturday at 11 am in Zion Cemetery. It is requested that family and friends meet at the funeral home at 10am Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alan Gass, Timmy Weems, Randy Weems, Charles Keith Morelock, Brian Jeffers, Ricky Graham, Andy Pierce, and Wesley Bolton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Gary White, Jimmy Thacker, Shane Wilhoit, Chad Pierce, Michael Page, Doug Burns, Norman Starnes, Jody Money, Kenneth Bailey, and all the former players.