Fred Cleaver Hourigan Sr., age 74 of Gravel Switch, passed away peacefully at home on April 05, 2025. He was born to Samuel Tilden and Lucille Gamblin Hourigan on May 08, 1950.

In life Fred was a dedicated worker. He tended to the family farm before beginning employment at the Springfield pipe plant. He then transferred to a plant in Minnesota. Upon return to Kentucky, he began working at the Marion Adjustment Center MAC in Loretta. Then Fred was offered a position at the pipe plant in Newberry, FL., where he retired as a Quality Control supervisor. After retirement, he opened a lawn business where he hired and mentored young men who needed guidance finding their way into adulthood. His last employment was building casket vaults in Alachua, FL. Fred enjoyed most of all spending time with his family and many friends, fishing, gardening, and woodworking projects.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Tilden and Lucille Hourigan, his brothers; J.L. Dee, Jerry, George, Bobby, Larry, and Eugene Hourigan; his sisters, Nannie Margaret Payne, Thelma Spalding, Fayrene Conder, Wandelle Shircliff, Linda Hourigan, and Loretta Young Collett. He leaves to cherish his memories; his wife, Brenda Hourigan; sisters, Juanita Hourigan, Theresa Robinson (Gerald), and Lorainne Morgan (Gary), his son, Fred Cleaver Hourigan, Jr. (Rebecca); daughters, Rachel Lewis (Jamie) and Lea Lanier (Luke); 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Fred was many things in life; he was a mentor and counselor, a best friend, an ear to listen, and always offered his kindness and words of wisdom. He had a great sense of humor that kept everyone around him laughing and never failed to make others feel welcome and loved. His home was a safe haven and a place of comfort for all. Fred truly touched the lives of everyone he met, and all were left better for knowing him.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at New Beginnings Community Church; 8876 Perryville Road, Springfield, KY. Interment to follow in Haysville Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 P.M. Friday, April 11, 2025 at New Beginnings Community Church; 8876 Perryville Road, Springfield, KY.