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Fred Andrews Obituary

ANDREWS Fred Andrews, 78, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010. A graduate of East High School and member of the 1951 State Basketball Championship team, he also traveled with The Harlem Globetrotters and coached teams for Ohio Tech (now DeVry) and St. Philip's Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by parents Retha and Arthur Andrews, brothers James, Pete, and Brown, sisters Ollie Gray and Pearl Morris, and nephews Herbert, Vincent, and Craig Wilks. Survived by sister, Linda (Herbert) Wilks; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including his East High School Reunion Committee. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 166 Woodland Ave., where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the start of service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To leave condolences for the family, please visit Fred's online memory book at www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Sep. 30, 2010.

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HAWOOD GILES

June 26, 2025

Fred and I were neighbors (Woodland Avenue), and became good friends. He loved the nickname I tagged him with, Mr. Pez (Lopez).

October 8, 2010

Aunt Linda,
My prayers are with you in the loss of Fred. I'm glad I got a chance to visit with him while he was in Isabel. May God Bless you and Uncle Hoover and keep you strong. Love You Both

Leslie Wilks

October 1, 2010

Linda and Family you all have my deepest ssympathy in the loss of your loved one.God Bless. Love Carmen and Family

October 1, 2010

to the Wilks Family,you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.God Bless. Carmen Fossett and Family

Lisa & Troy Robinson & family

September 30, 2010

Linda and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

JAMES W WILSON JR

September 30, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Irene Truss

September 30, 2010

Linda & Family,
May God Bless you and comfort you in your time of sorrow. Keeping you lifted in prayers.

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