Robert Hoyal “Jimmy” Alred, age 81, of Kingston, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at NHC of Oak Ridge. Jimmy was a member of Young’s Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a believer in Christ. He was a 1960 graduate of Oak Ridge High School who was a tremendous athlete in his younger years with great success in basketball and baseball. He was a loving father and “Pawpaw” who enjoyed fishing and spending time with family, particularly camping on Norris Lake. He retired in 1994 after 27 years at ORNL as a mainframe operator in the computing center. In retirement, he spent time playing golf at Lakeside and sharing his love of fishing with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Patricia Ann Alred; daughters: Robin Alred and Annette Lynn Alred; and parents, Annie Ruth and Everett Cinclair Alred

He is survived by his daughter: Jennifer Alred Manchell of Rockwood; and son: Robert “Bobby” Alred (Jessica) of Harriman

The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024 at Young’s Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will start at 1 p.m. with Reverend Dale Watson officiating. Interment to follow in Kingston Memorial Gardens.