In Loving Memory Rhea Alan Frederick 10/20/38 - 9/16/00 It's hard to believe 7 years have passed, to us it seems like only yesterday. Although we miss you dearly we know you had suffered for 13 months. God saw you getting tired, so he took you home to be one of his angels. We know that you are looking down and watching over us. It's so sad to think You never got to enjoy any of your grandchildren. But they will know about you through us. We thank God for all of our memories that we can share. As your Wife I'm thankful for my memories. I remember driving cross country to get to all of our bases because you never liked to drive at all any where we had to go. As your family we new you needed to be buried at Arlington. SmsgT Rhea Alan Frederick Was put to rest at Arlington National Cemetery 5 October/2004/1500 hour. In life he honored the flag and in death the flag will honor him. Love, Wife Geri, Sons & Wives Brian Alan and Susete Scott Edward and Megan Samuel Rhea and Dana Grandchildren Porscha Rhea, Mercedes Isabella Kaiden Edward, Alexis Maria, Abigail Elizabeth and Sidney Rae
Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2007.
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Obituary The Tipton Conservative September, 2000.
SMSgt Rhea Frederick
Funeral services for SMSgt Rhea A. Frederick, 61, Mesa, Ariz. and formerly of Cedar Bluff, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000 at Mariposa Gardens Chapel at the southwest corner of Broadway and Power in Mesa. Interment will be in the City of Mesa cemetery.
Mr. Frederick died Sept. 16.
The son John and Marie Frederick, he was born Oct. 20, 1938 in Cedar Bluff. During his junior year of high school he entered the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve. He was discharged in 1957. After graduation from high school he entered the U. S. Air Force in September 1957 and retired Dec. 31, 1982 after a total of 26 years and 3 months of combined military service.
During his USAF career he served at Lackland AFB Texas, Lowery AFB Yolo., the USAF Academy, Colo., Kadena AFB Okinawa, McConnel AFB Wash., Upper Heyford AB England, Plattsburgh AFB NY, and SAC Headquarters, Offutt AFB Neb.
While assigned to the USAF Academy he was one of the first enlisted personnel assigned to teach cadets.
Mr. Frederick received numerous awards during his career, including the AF Commendation Award 4 times, AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal 8 times, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Award 4 times, AF Longevity Medal 5 times, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
After retiring, he started a new career with the U. S. Postal Service in Phoenix, Ariz., where he worked as a mail handler until his death.
Mr. Frederick is survived by his wife, Geri; 3 sons, Brian, Scott and Sam; and 2 grandchildren, Ana Valereiya and Porscha Rhea; two sisters, Mary Jane Armstrong and JoAnn Dietz, Tipton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, Lyle and Melvin.
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Rhea was buried in Mesa, Ariz. and later disinterred and buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2007.
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Obituary The Tipton Conservative September, 2000.
SMSgt Rhea Frederick
Funeral services for SMSgt Rhea A. Frederick, 61, Mesa, Ariz. and formerly of Cedar Bluff, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000 at Mariposa Gardens Chapel at the southwest corner of Broadway and Power in Mesa. Interment will be in the City of Mesa cemetery.
Mr. Frederick died Sept. 16.
The son John and Marie Frederick, he was born Oct. 20, 1938 in Cedar Bluff. During his junior year of high school he entered the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve. He was discharged in 1957. After graduation from high school he entered the U. S. Air Force in September 1957 and retired Dec. 31, 1982 after a total of 26 years and 3 months of combined military service.
During his USAF career he served at Lackland AFB Texas, Lowery AFB Yolo., the USAF Academy, Colo., Kadena AFB Okinawa, McConnel AFB Wash., Upper Heyford AB England, Plattsburgh AFB NY, and SAC Headquarters, Offutt AFB Neb.
While assigned to the USAF Academy he was one of the first enlisted personnel assigned to teach cadets.
Mr. Frederick received numerous awards during his career, including the AF Commendation Award 4 times, AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal 8 times, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Award 4 times, AF Longevity Medal 5 times, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
After retiring, he started a new career with the U. S. Postal Service in Phoenix, Ariz., where he worked as a mail handler until his death.
Mr. Frederick is survived by his wife, Geri; 3 sons, Brian, Scott and Sam; and 2 grandchildren, Ana Valereiya and Porscha Rhea; two sisters, Mary Jane Armstrong and JoAnn Dietz, Tipton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, Lyle and Melvin.
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Rhea was buried in Mesa, Ariz. and later disinterred and buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
In Loving Memory Rhea Alan Frederick 10/20/38 - 9/16/00 It's hard to believe 7 years have passed, to us it seems like only yesterday. Although we miss you dearly we know you had suffered for 13 months. God saw you getting tired, so he took you home to be one of his angels. We know that you are looking down and watching over us. It's so sad to think You never got to enjoy any of your grandchildren. But they will know about you through us. We thank God for all of our memories that we can share. As your Wife I'm thankful for my memories. I remember driving cross country to get to all of our bases because you never liked to drive at all any where we had to go. As your family we new you needed to be buried at Arlington. SmsgT Rhea Alan Frederick Was put to rest at Arlington National Cemetery 5 October/2004/1500 hour. In life he honored the flag and in death the flag will honor him. Love, Wife Geri, Sons & Wives Brian Alan and Susete Scott Edward and Megan Samuel Rhea and Dana Grandchildren Porscha Rhea, Mercedes Isabella Kaiden Edward, Alexis Maria, Abigail Elizabeth and Sidney Rae
Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2007.
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Obituary The Tipton Conservative September, 2000.
SMSgt Rhea Frederick
Funeral services for SMSgt Rhea A. Frederick, 61, Mesa, Ariz. and formerly of Cedar Bluff, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000 at Mariposa Gardens Chapel at the southwest corner of Broadway and Power in Mesa. Interment will be in the City of Mesa cemetery.
Mr. Frederick died Sept. 16.
The son John and Marie Frederick, he was born Oct. 20, 1938 in Cedar Bluff. During his junior year of high school he entered the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve. He was discharged in 1957. After graduation from high school he entered the U. S. Air Force in September 1957 and retired Dec. 31, 1982 after a total of 26 years and 3 months of combined military service.
During his USAF career he served at Lackland AFB Texas, Lowery AFB Yolo., the USAF Academy, Colo., Kadena AFB Okinawa, McConnel AFB Wash., Upper Heyford AB England, Plattsburgh AFB NY, and SAC Headquarters, Offutt AFB Neb.
While assigned to the USAF Academy he was one of the first enlisted personnel assigned to teach cadets.
Mr. Frederick received numerous awards during his career, including the AF Commendation Award 4 times, AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal 8 times, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Award 4 times, AF Longevity Medal 5 times, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
After retiring, he started a new career with the U. S. Postal Service in Phoenix, Ariz., where he worked as a mail handler until his death.
Mr. Frederick is survived by his wife, Geri; 3 sons, Brian, Scott and Sam; and 2 grandchildren, Ana Valereiya and Porscha Rhea; two sisters, Mary Jane Armstrong and JoAnn Dietz, Tipton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, Lyle and Melvin.
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Rhea was buried in Mesa, Ariz. and later disinterred and buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2007.
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Obituary The Tipton Conservative September, 2000.
SMSgt Rhea Frederick
Funeral services for SMSgt Rhea A. Frederick, 61, Mesa, Ariz. and formerly of Cedar Bluff, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000 at Mariposa Gardens Chapel at the southwest corner of Broadway and Power in Mesa. Interment will be in the City of Mesa cemetery.
Mr. Frederick died Sept. 16.
The son John and Marie Frederick, he was born Oct. 20, 1938 in Cedar Bluff. During his junior year of high school he entered the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve. He was discharged in 1957. After graduation from high school he entered the U. S. Air Force in September 1957 and retired Dec. 31, 1982 after a total of 26 years and 3 months of combined military service.
During his USAF career he served at Lackland AFB Texas, Lowery AFB Yolo., the USAF Academy, Colo., Kadena AFB Okinawa, McConnel AFB Wash., Upper Heyford AB England, Plattsburgh AFB NY, and SAC Headquarters, Offutt AFB Neb.
While assigned to the USAF Academy he was one of the first enlisted personnel assigned to teach cadets.
Mr. Frederick received numerous awards during his career, including the AF Commendation Award 4 times, AF Outstanding Unit Award, AF Good Conduct Medal 8 times, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Award 4 times, AF Longevity Medal 5 times, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.
After retiring, he started a new career with the U. S. Postal Service in Phoenix, Ariz., where he worked as a mail handler until his death.
Mr. Frederick is survived by his wife, Geri; 3 sons, Brian, Scott and Sam; and 2 grandchildren, Ana Valereiya and Porscha Rhea; two sisters, Mary Jane Armstrong and JoAnn Dietz, Tipton; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers, Lyle and Melvin.
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Rhea was buried in Mesa, Ariz. and later disinterred and buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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