Jesse Fred Washington Jr., 76, Fayetteville, died May 31, 2009. He was a four-year veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by the Fayette County Board of Education for 26 years. Graveside services were at Oak Hill Cemetery, Griffin, with Chaplain Jan Sears officiating.

Survivors include a son, Thomas Gregory and Gloria Washington, Buford; daughters, Marilyn Kelly McFry, Chamblee, and Margaret Kimberly and John Patterson-Palmieri, Boston, Mass; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Fred Washington Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of the Fayette County Education Foundation, 210 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30214. Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Fayetteville, was in charge.