Willie Fred Baltimore Sr., 85, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Willie Fred was a member Joshua Tabernacle Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Usher, Choir Member, and Sunday School Member. He played baseball for Stuarts Dry Goods. Willie Fred worked for International Harvester and later retired from Navistar International after 25 years of working. He was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather, and enjoyed spending time with them. Willie Fred liked being in the outdoors and loved fishing. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was born on March 14, 1937 in Brownsville, Tennessee to Taylor and Central (Manney) Baltimore. He is preceded in death by his Parents, Grandson, Rodrick Ballard, Brother, Milton Holloway, and Sister, Edna Baltimore.
Willie Fred is survived by his loving Wife of 48 years, Shelia Baltimore, Daughter, Aleatha J. (Kerry) Coleman, Son, Willie Fred Baltimore, Jr., Daughter, Brenda (Patrice Jones) Shobe, Son, Glenn (Elaine) Baltimore, Son, Reginald (Stephanie) Baltimore, Daughter, Angela (Damon Sr.) Saunders, Daughter, Shelinda Baltimore, Son, DeShawn (Savaunnah) Baltimore, Brother, William Taylor (Myrtle) Baltimore, and Sister, Justine Baltimore. Willie Fred also leaves behind 18 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Friends, and Extended Family.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, (426 South 15th Street, Louisville). His Funeral Service will be at 12:00 pm on Saturday, at Joshua Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in Green Meadows Cemetery.