Gilbert "Gil" Wesley Frederick

Gilbert “Gil” Wesley Frederick, 47 of Harrison, TN passed away on June 11, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.

Gil was a native of Cleveland, TN and graduated from Cleveland High School in 1987. He received his Associate's Degree in art from the Atlanta Art Institute. Gil began his professional career in graphic art. In 1994 he began volunteering as a fireman and was instrumental in the development of Bradley County Fire & Rescue Station #1 (Taylor). He moved up the ranks as a volunteer and was named Volunteer of the Year in 1999. In 2000, he moved to Station #6 where he became the commander in 2001. He served many roles, but his mainstays were Fire Inspector, Training Coordinator, and assisting with fire investigations. It was then he achieved his rank as Captain. In 2004, he began volunteering with Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department Station #5, serving as Captain. Gil was hired on September 4, 2007 as a Lieutenant, Fire Inspector. He served as Safety Officer and was on the Safety Committee for the City of Cleveland. He also served as a Fire Investigator for the Cleveland Fire Department.

Gil was preceded in death by his father, Allen Frederick, maternal grandparents Herman (Fat) & Margaret Mooneyham Horton, paternal grandparents Mary & James Amsbary. He is survived by his wife, Amy Bell Frederick, sons Garrett & Clayton Frederick, all of Harrison. His mother, Brenda Horton Frederick, sister Mary Margaret (Mimi) Frederick, aunts Shari Horton, Sue Amsbary Lott, Jan Amsbary Falls, Shirley Liner, Nancy Amsbary Beavers, special “brother” Blaine Horton Headrick. Sisters-in-law Kim Peak (Junior), Holly Black (Kent), Cindy Easley (Wayne), nephews Robert, Riley, Dawson, & Benjamin Peak, Tyson Black and Will Easley, mothers & fathers in-law Shirley & Jay Wallis and Pattie & Joe Bell, long time dear friends whom they thought of as family Cathy & Pete Faulkner, numerous other extended family members, fellow firefighters and a host of friends.

A memorial service celebrating Gil's life is planned for Tuesday evening, June 14th, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the First Baptist Church located at 1275 Stuart Road NE in Cleveland, TN with Chaplain William Lamb officiating.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 4:00 PM until the 7:00 PM service time in the church sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either: Cleveland Firefighters Association Jonathan, Vice President; 370 Keystone Drive NE; Cleveland, TN 37323 or
Carcinoid Cancer Foundation; 333 Mamaroneck Avenue #492; White Plains, NY 10605 in Gil's memory.

You are encouraged to share a memory of Gil and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Frederick family with his arrangements.