Frederick "Fred" Weller

Mr. Frederick "Fred" Weller, 71, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Medical University of South Carolina. He was the husband of Mary Kathryn Woerner Weller for 52 years.

Born July 8, 1939, in Frederick County, he was the son of the late Franklin Thomas Weller and Eva Virginia Keller Weller.

He was employed for nearly 30 years at Eastalco Aluminum in Frederick and recently retired to Myrtle Beach. More than ever, he enjoyed spending time with his family, the outdoors, boating and golfing, and sampling new restaurants. He was also an avid Nascar fan. Of particular remembrance was his love and affection for "Angel," his miniature schnauzer and constant companion.

Surviving in addition to his wife are one son, Curtis L Weller and wife, Barbara, of Millersville; two daughters, Cheryl L Holder and husband, Dennis, of Springfield, Va., and Margie J. Wilson and husband, Gary, of Conway, S.C.; four grandchildren, Daniel and Brian Weller, and Dana and Eric Wilson; one sister, Ruth Houck of Walkersville; two brothers, Roy Weller and wife, Dee Ann, and Franklin Weller, all of Frederick; brother-in-law, Chris Woerner and wife, Marie of Frederick; and sister-in-law, Martha Ploor and husband, Lawrence, of Bowie. He will also be remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Keeney and Basford, P.A., Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. The Rev. Beverly Stang will officiate.

Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Frederick.

Please view and sign the guest book for Mr. Weller at KeeneyBasford.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Horry County Humane Society, 2101 Industrial Park Road, Conway, SC 29526.