Fred Shuford Chilton, 71, of 122 Buchannan Street in Eden, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, June 7, at Pleasant View Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Chilton was born April 24, 1942, to the late Willie P. and Gladys S. Chilton. A 1961 graduate of Morehead High School, he was a former police officer for Eden and a driver for Gra-bell and Russell Trucking. Mr. Chilton also was involved with two racing teams as a young man, with his father and brothers as Chilton Racing, and also later with his son-in-law as C & Z Racing. Mr. Chilton attended and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father and Big Poppa, who will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy H. Chilton of the home; daughter, Tammy Chilton, and fiance', George Davis, Debbie Ziglar and husband, Robbie, Sandy Boyte and husband, Kevin; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, Melvin Chilton and wife, Deb and Keith Chilton. Also surviving are many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousin and good friend, Mike Chilton and his family; also his faithful companion, Champ.
Visitation will be held on Thursday evening, June 6, at Pleasant View Baptist Church from 6 - 8 PM.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Frankie Jones; daughter, Donna Trent; brothers, Wayne Chilton and Dwight Chilton.
The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to Pleasant View Baptist Church, 232 W. Meadow Road, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
So sorry to hear that Fred has passed away. He was a really nice man and I have lots of memories of him growing up. Please know that the entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. He will be truly missed.
Lisa Shively Harbour
May God bring comfort and strength to the family. The Morehead High School Class of 1961 will miss you "Moto".
Butch Carpenter
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, NANCY ,WE WORKED AT FIELDCREST TOGETHER MANY YEARS AGO , I WAS BETTY WILLLIAMS.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
BETTY OVERBY
Dearest Nancy and family, My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I know that Fred was loved greatly and will be missed every day until you are reunited for eternity. Please, do not hesitate to call on us for any needs you may have. We love you truly, Nancy, so be sure to let us know if we may help in any way. Peace be unto you, Janet and David Gardner
Janet Saunders Gardner
NANCY, MY DEEP AND SINCERE SYMPATHY IN THE LOSS OF FRED. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHT'S AND IN MY PRAYER'S. MAY WONDERFUL MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT AND LIFT YOUR SPIRITS. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND LOVE, DEBBIE
DEBBIE WILLIAMS
To Debbie, Nancy and the rest of the family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Fred. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come. Our deepest sympathy to all, Bubba & Susan
Bubba&Susan Light Sutton
Nancy, Sandy & Family, We enjoyed getting to know you all at PVBC over the years and our hearts are saddened. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers and may the Lord wrap His loving arms around you during this difficult time. Love, Philip, Tolana, Marley & Levi Brown
Tolana Brown
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