Frederick Lee Council, Sr.

Frederick Lee Council, Sr. was born on February 19, 1939, to the late Mattie Sue Jenkins and the late Norman Council, Jr. in Portsmouth, Virginia. He attended Portsmouth Public Schools and graduated from I. C. Norcom High School in June of 1957. Upon graduating high school, he was employed at Economy Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia, from 1957 to 1960. In March of 1960, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served until May of 1962. He then re-enlisted in the military this time in the United States Airforce where he served his country for an additional twenty years retiring on December 31, 1981. For his exemplary military service, he received several commendations and awards including the AF Commendation Medal, AF Longevity Service Award Ribbon (three oak leaf clusters), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (two bronze stars), AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal (four oak leaf clusters), RVN Campaign Medal, and the Active Service Award. After retiring, he began full-time retired employee career with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard on March 22, 1996 where he remained until retiring in 2003. Frederick was united in holy matrimony to the late Floradelezia Hubia; and out of this union two children were born: Frederick L. Council, Jr. and Karen Council. He gave his life to Christ many years ago, and was a faithful member of Third Baptist Church. Frederick was a hardworking man who loved his family dearly, and of course, they reciprocated his love. He enjoyed playing the card game bid whist and dominoes. He was a die-hard Redskins fan; and he loved watching old western movies. He was preceded in death by his wife, Floradelezia Hubia; his parents Norman Council, Sr. and Mattie S. Council; two brother: Bernard G. Council and Richard L. Cleveland, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory: one son, Frederick L. Council, Jr. of Colorado; one daughter, Karen Hollowell (Antonio) of Portsmouth, Virginia; three sisters: Deloris Crosse (Arthur) of New York; Linda McCants (Fred) of Chesapeake, Virginia; Vivian L. Hawkins of New York; grandchildren: Delezia Hollowell, Kamren Hollowell, Warren Council, Dylan Council, Marcellus, and Alex; one sister-in-law, Yvonne Cleveland, a special friend Katie and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Frederick Lee Council, Sr.

February 19, 1939 - September 7, 2018