Sfc Alfredo "Fred" Tongson
January 3, 1941 — February 24, 2020
SFC Ret. Alfredo "Fred" Lomboy Tongson 79, of Columbus, Ga. died Monday, February 24, 2020 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, March 02, 2020 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home with Father Paul Pantiru officiating. Interment will be held in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, March 01, 2020 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mr. Tongson was born January 03, 1941 in the Philippines son of the late Jose and Eusebia Lomboy Tongson. He retired as a SFC with the U.S. Army and loved to hunt and fish. Fred enjoyed spending time with his family and watching tennis, golf and gardening with his wife. He also enjoyed working in his woodshop fixing fishing and hunting equipment.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Gloria Tongson of Columbus, Ga., daughter, Sheila Turner (Chris) of Midland, Ga., son, Rick Tongson (Trisha) of Columbus, Ga., brothers and sisters, Rod Thompson (Estrella) of Columbus, Ga., Teresa Tongson of Sacramento, CA., Josephine Terry of Elk Grove, CA., grandchildren, Mikey, Alex, Jude Tongson and Hayden Turner.
3874 Gentian Blvd
Columbus, GA, 31907
3874 Gentian Blvd
Columbus, GA, 31907
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, March 02, 2020 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home with Father Paul Pantiru officiating. Interment will be held in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday, March 01, 2020 at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mr. Tongson was born January 03, 1941 in the Philippines son of the late Jose and Eusebia Lomboy Tongson. He retired as a SFC with the U.S. Army and loved to hunt and fish. Fred enjoyed spending time with his family and watching tennis, golf and gardening with his wife. He also enjoyed working in his woodshop fixing fishing and hunting equipment.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Gloria Tongson of Columbus, Ga., daughter, Sheila Turner (Chris) of Midland, Ga., son, Rick Tongson (Trisha) of Columbus, Ga., brothers and sisters, Rod Thompson (Estrella) of Columbus, Ga., Teresa Tongson of Sacramento, CA., Josephine Terry of Elk Grove, CA., grandchildren, Mikey, Alex, Jude Tongson and Hayden Turner.
Visitation
MAR 1. 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory3874 Gentian Blvd
Columbus, GA, 31907
Funeral Service with Full Military Honors
MAR 2. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EST)
McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory3874 Gentian Blvd
Columbus, GA, 31907
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