James Grover Frederick

1922 - 2016

WEST LIBERTY - James Grover Frederick of West Liberty, KY departed this life peacefully on May 7, 2016, surrounded by his five children at the St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, KY. He was born on June 28, 1922 to James Charles and Rhoda Easterling Frederick at Lacy Creek, KY. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Juanita May Frederick, a son Timothy Lee Frederick, and a daughter-in-law, Sandra Jones Frederick, one sister, Frona Marese Frederick, and two brothers, Carter Harold Frederick and William Titus Frederick. Grover and Juanita were married June 30, 1942 and of the same year began his WWII Army Military Service, stationed in the Philippines, of the South Pacific. Shortly after returning from the service in 1946 he and Juanita began their family and business. To their union was born, James Denzil Frederick, Lance Barrett Frederick, Constance Elaine Frederick, Tomothy Lee Frederick, Danita Joleen Frederick, and Juanita Coleen Frederick. Working side by side Grover and Juanita established their business, Frederick & May Lumber and Construction Company, specializing in the hardwoods and building materials. Grover served as the first President of the Kentucky Forest Industry Association. He loved to work and witness progress. Together they built a business that during the last 70 years has employed hundreds of people from the region. Grover is survived by his five children, Dr. James Denzil Frederick and wife Ginnie of West Liberty, KY; Lance Barrett Frederick and wife Kathy of West Liberty, KY; Constance Elaine Frederick Crosby and husband William Duncan Crosby Jr. of McLean, VA; Danita Joleen Frederick and husband, Donald Phipps of West Liberty, KY; and Juanita Coleen Frederick Kegley and husband, Grady J. Kegley of West Liberty, KY; nine grandchildren, Jason C. Frederick, Lance Todd Frederick and wife, Shel, Dr. James Brian Frederick and wife, Allison, Chadwick Scott Frederick and wife, Kara Clay, William Duncan Crosby, III and wife Stephanie, Lelia Margaret Crosby and husband, Jeff Dawson, Matthew Daniel Frederick and wife, Sabrina, Cassandra Coleen Frederick and Amanda Joleen Frederick; fifteen great grandchildren; one sister, Gaye Frederick Cottle and husband, Bobby of West Liberty, KY; and one brother, Charles Randolph Frederick and wife, Doris of West Liberty, KY. Funeral Service 11am, Wed, May 11, 2016 at the Lacy Creek Church of Christ, with Elder Jimmy Adkins and Elder Tom Steele officiating. Burial to follow in the Lacy Creek Church of Christ Cemetery, Lacy Creek, KY. Visitation 6pm Tue, May 10, 2016 at the Potter Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Lacy Creek Church of Christ.