Frederick B. "Fred" Driggs

Fred was born on February 19, 1947 in Johnson City, the son of the late Edward and Ruth (Clark) Driggs. He married Patricia A. Grant on January 8, 1984 in Oneonta.

Fred was an electric truck driver for the Amphenol Company in Sidney for 34 years.

He attended Aldrich Baptist Church in North Franklin. He loved all sports and was an avid Yankees fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He would spend time at his cottage at Sylvan Beach and when not there, he would rent it so others may enjoy it. He loved music. His favorite was old time rock and roll including Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd and other bands from that era.

Fred is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia A. Driggs of Oneonta; his sons, Michael B. Driggs and his girlfriend, Tara Doring of Franklin and James L. Thomas IV and his fiancé Angela VaLante of Franklin.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Matthew A. and Madison B. Driggs and Alyssa, Alexa and Brianna Thomas as well as many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Fred was predeceased by his parents and his brothers, Nathan and Donald Driggs.

A memorial service for Fred will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 31, 2104 at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta.

Friends may call on Friday, May 30, 2014 from 6 to 8pm at the funeral home at which time the family will be in attendance.

Donations in Fred’s memory may be made to the Oneonta Yellow Jacket Gold Football Team which his grandson, Matthew is a member.

Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.