Fred was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on September 23, 1929, the only child of Fredrick W. and Elizabeth Quackenbush.
Fred married Jessie Geddes on February 9, 1951. Their marriage lasted 57 years. They had two children: Richard and Lorrie, five grandchildren: Melinda, Brian, David, Sharon and Michael, and five great-grandchildren: Margaret, Madeline, Eric, Kaylynn, and Quinn.
After Jessie passed away, Fred married childhood friend Wini Smart in 2009.
After Wini passed away in 2018, Fred moved to Hixson. He became active at Hixson UMC and enjoyed his “retirement” here. Fred had the brain of a genius, the heart of a saint, and the soul of a poet. His was truly a life well lived, and he will be missed.
Fred's faith was always growing. His faith sustained him, gave him joy and purpose, and helped carry him to his final home on May 11, 2024.
His service will be June 22, 2024, at Hixson United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 10:00 and the service at 11:00.
In lieu of flowers, please consider the following charities that Fred strongly supported:
The Missionary Church International
PO Box 1761
Columbia, SC 29202
Attn: For Dominican Missions
Chattanooga Food Bank
2009 Curtain Pole Road
Chattanooga, TN 37406
Doctors Without Borders
40 Rector St, 16th Floor
New York NY 10006
Habitat for Humanity
322 W Lamar St
Americus GA 31709-3543
Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com
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