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Arthur Lee Frederick

August 24, 1941 – June 8, 2022
Obituary of Arthur Lee Frederick
IN THE CARE OF

Drum Funeral Home-Hickory

Arthur Lee Frederick, 80, of Hickory, passed away June 8, 2022 at his residence.

Born August 24, 1941 in Marion County, WV, he was the son of the late Otis Mann Frederick and Goldie Effie Bostic Frederick. A member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, he served in the Special Forces - Green Berets and taught school for over 35 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Vicki Jean Frederick; brothers, Edward Frederick, Frank Frederick, and Dale Frederick; and sisters, Kay Spiro and Rose Hall.

He is survived by his daughter, Julia LaRochelle and husband Greg; grandchildren, Kristen LaRochelle and Alex LaRochelle; brother, Kenneth Frederick and wife Linda and sister, Gladys Tennant and husband Joe.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday June 11, 2022 at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Hooks officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday June 10, 2022 at Drum Funeral Home in Hickory.

Memorials may be given to American Legion Post 48, 1 American Legion Ave, Newton, NC 28658.

Condolences may be sent to the Frederick family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.

Drum Funeral Home in Hickory is honored to be serving the Frederick family.

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FAMILY

Otis Mann FrederickFather (deceased)

Goldie Effie Bostic FrederickMother (deceased)

Vicki Jean FrederickWife (deceased)

Julia LaRochelle and husband GregDaughter and Son-in-Law

Kristen LaRochelleGranddaughter

Alex LaRochelleGrandson

Kenneth Frederick and wife LindaBrother and Sister-in-Law

Gladys Tennant and husband JoeSister and Brother-in-Law

Edward FrederickBrother (deceased)

Frank FrederickBrother (deceased)

Dale FrederickBrother (deceased)

Kay SpiroSister (deceased)

Rose HallSister (deceased)

DONATIONS

American Legion Post 48 1 American Legion Ave, Newton, NC 28658

Services

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