Obituary – James "Freddie" Todd
Saturday, April 22, 2023
James “Freddie” Todd, age 83 of Murfreesboro died Saturday April 22, 2023. He was native of Rutherford County in the Porterfield Community. Mr. Todd was preceded in death by his wife Betty Ann Adams Todd; son, Michael Todd; parents, Leo Todd, and Katherine Elrod Todd.
Mr. Todd had worked at Nissan and Chromalox but enjoyed Tennessee Walking Horses and was an avid Horse Trainer.
Mr. Todd is survived by his daughter, Lori Kay Todd; grandson, Casey Todd; Casey’s mom, Teresa Dial and husband Bobby; special friend, Carolyn Ashcraft, and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be 3:00PM to 7:00PM Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be 10:00AM Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
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