Larry Gene Frederick

Larry G. Frederick, 74, passed on Tuesday February 14, 2012 at his home in Raleigh, NC. He was son of John and Annie Bell Frederick, born in Durham, NC in January of 1938. He had four siblings, and was a very active, athletic and musical youth. As a boy, Larry was often heard on the radio singing with his brothers, sister, father or mother. This love and talent for music carried him through his life, as part of The Frederick Brothers quartet. The foursome has sung worldwide. Most notable musical accomplishments include USO concerts for troops stationed in foreign countries, the Pentagon, making a chart-recognized record with Columbia Records, and performed recently at the well-known Crystal Cathedral. While music was important to Larry, he shone as a skilled athlete in Football, Baseball and Basketball, and followed the family talent for excelling as a sprinter. He earned various sports scholarships, accepting a Football Scholarship at University of North Carolina. Later he was inducted in the Goldsboro High School Hall of Fame, and the prestigious George Whitfield Hall of Fame.

Larry was owner and President of Frederick Insurance since 1975, where he has had 27 outstanding years with his nephew and business partner Ron Frederick. He was active as church leader at North Raleigh United Methodist Church, served as President of the Wake County Independent Agents Association, and other organizations. Larry always thought of others ahead of himself. He was quick with a humorous story of his youth, or of his time as a loving father to his three children. This optimism earned him an unusual number of close friendships. He was guiding light to many, having led numerous individuals to Christ. Larry's family appreciates the special care given to him by his Home Health Nurse Christie Carlsen, and the many kindnesses of close friends, family and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Newbould Frederick and his son, Larry “Randy” Frederick.

Surviving are: daughters, Carol F. English, Jennifer L. Turner and her husband Lance; grandchildren, James E. “Jack English and Anna L. English; siblings, Bob and Joyce Frederick, Don and Della Frederick, Linda and Joe Robinson, Carlton and Josephine Frederick; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family will be present to receive friends Thursday 6-8 PM at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 East Millbrook Rd., Raleigh. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11 AM at the North Raleigh United Methodist Church, 8501 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615. Interment will follow at Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Raleigh United Methodist Church, 8501 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27615.