JESUP – Fredrick E. “Fred” Coley, Sr., 81, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Hospice of South Georgia IPU in Jesup.
Coley was born in Hortense and lived most of his life in Jesup. He liked to tinker with diff erent things and could usually be found at Krystals or Hardees hanging out with his friends. Coley was known to always have a story to tell.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Flowers Coley; his parents, Floyd and Mary Harrison Coley; stepsons, Hershel Carter and Randy Carter; and sisters, Fran McClanahan and Patricia Stewart.
Survivors are his daughter, Torie Coley; sons and daughter-in-law, Freddie Coley (Candice) and Greg Coley; stepson, Michael Carter; several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, all of Jesup; niece, Bobbie Isaacs of Conway, S.C.; special friend, Sarah Wiggins; and his canine companion, Pudding.
A funeral service was held Thursday, January 2, at Howard Funeral Home Chapel. Freddie and Candice Coley officiated.
Burial will follow the services at Sunset Oak Memorial Cemetery in Jesup.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Howard Funeral Home in remembrance of Mr. Fred Coley.
Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga. com.
Arrangements were under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.
