Charles Edward Frederick

He was born December 30, 1940, in Garrison to parents, George B. Frederick and Exier Perkins Frederick. Charlie was a lifelong resident of the area and was a farmer, who enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing. The community could depend on him to help with worthwhile projects and causes. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and Garrison Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Marie Frederick; son, Bryan Parker of Garrison, Texas; daughters, Melissa Smith and husband Michael of Timpson, Jenny Musick and husband Justin of Garrison, and Lori Center and husband Matthew of Garrison; and grandchildren, Kaeli Parker, Triston and Tatum Smith, David Miles, and Amy Musick.

He was preceded in death by parents and son, Charles E. Frederick Jr.

Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches. Interment will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Garrison, Texas. Bro. Darrell Pollard and Bro. Shannon Arrington will be officiating the service.

Visitation will be Monday, February 24, 2012, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Porter Stanaland, Jimmy Crawford, Sammy Clifton, Michael Parker, Johnny Rogers, Tony Dotson, and Dewayne Crow. Honorary pallbearers are Hank Curbow and Ray Lloyd.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches. Online condolences and memories may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com