1927
John
2012
John Fredrick Fender
July 26, 1927 — February 17, 2012
John Fredrick "Fred" Fender, 84 years of Lynchburg, died Friday, February 17, 2012 at his residence.
He was born July 26, 1927 in Clay Township, Highland County, OH on the family farm, the son of the late John A. Fender. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ivy Jean Marshall and Eileen Moore; two brothers, Tad and Carey Fender.
Fred retired after 32 years of service from General Motors in Norwood. After retiring, he returned to the family farm which he truly loved, along with his family and going to Old Car Shows. Fred was a member of the Gospel Baptist Church in Cincinnati and attended the Hollowtown Church of Christ.
On October 8, 1955 he was united in marriage to Lucy Jane Tipton Fender who survives. He is also survived one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Fay and Doug Heyne, Sr. of Mt. Orab; one grandson, Doug Heyne, Jr.; one brother, Melvin Fender of Lynchburg; one sister, Ann Griffith of Lynchburg; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery near Taylorsville.
Friends may call Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the Thompson Funeral Home.
Family request memorials to the Hollowtown Church of Christ or the Union Cemetery.
To sign our online quest book, please visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com .
Send Private Condolences
Print Obituary
View Guest Book Entries
He was born July 26, 1927 in Clay Township, Highland County, OH on the family farm, the son of the late John A. Fender. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ivy Jean Marshall and Eileen Moore; two brothers, Tad and Carey Fender.
Fred retired after 32 years of service from General Motors in Norwood. After retiring, he returned to the family farm which he truly loved, along with his family and going to Old Car Shows. Fred was a member of the Gospel Baptist Church in Cincinnati and attended the Hollowtown Church of Christ.
On October 8, 1955 he was united in marriage to Lucy Jane Tipton Fender who survives. He is also survived one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Fay and Doug Heyne, Sr. of Mt. Orab; one grandson, Doug Heyne, Jr.; one brother, Melvin Fender of Lynchburg; one sister, Ann Griffith of Lynchburg; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro.
Burial will follow in the Union Cemetery near Taylorsville.
Friends may call Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the Thompson Funeral Home.
Family request memorials to the Hollowtown Church of Christ or the Union Cemetery.
To sign our online quest book, please visit us at www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com .
Send Private Condolences
Print Obituary
View Guest Book Entries
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John Fredrick Fender, please visit our flower store.
Photo Gallery
Guestbook
Visits: 2
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors