Frederick L. Hise Jr.

Frederick L. Hise Jr., 51, of Center Point, Indiana, formerly of Shawneetown, IL passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee on May 11, 2018, following a battle with heart and liver disease.   Fred was born in Eldorado, Illinois on March 22, 1967, the son of Frederick L. Hise, Sr. and Bessie Dean (Nelson) Hise. After Fred graduated from Shawneetown High School in 1985, he enlisted in the United States Army. During his 7 years in the Army, Fred was stationed in Germany and he served in Operation Desert Storm. After an Honorable Discharge, Fred started working for the Bureau of Prisons. He retired in September of 2017 as a Senior Officer Specialist at the Federal Prison in Terre Haute, Indiana.   Fred enjoyed collecting coins, a hobby he learned from his Dad. He had a great sense of humor, even though sometimes dry, and he loved to make people laugh. He was a member of the Berea Christian Church in Brazil, Indiana.   He was preceded in death by his parents: Frederick L. Hise Sr. and Bessie Dean (Nelson) Hise; his sister: Linda Kay Fenton, his grandmother: Ethel Caldwell and his aunt: Sally L. Frech.   Survivors include his loving wife of 26 years: Melanie; his brother: Wayman E. “Skip” Fenton of Eldrorado, IL; brother: William Dean (Nancy) Hise of Lewes, Delaware; his aunt: Evelyn Stefko of Harrisburg, Illinois; nephews: Chris Randall, Shannon Randall, Brannon Randall and Anthony Fenton and many friends.   A Celebration of Life will She held at the Westwood Cemetery in Shawneetown, Illinois on Monday August, 20, 2018 at 5:00 pm. Friends are welcome to join his family. Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with details.