Frederick Gene Wilson

1952 - 2020

BORN

1952

DIED

2020

Frederick Wilson Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Frederick Gene Wilson
Start: 2020-09-24T20:00:00.000Z
Location: the Chapel of the First Methodist UMC – Myrtle Beach

Frederick Gene Wilson
September 14, 1952 - September 21, 2020
Myrtle Beach, SC
Frederick Gene Wilson passed away quietly on Monday morning, September 21, 2020, after a long struggle with several illnesses.
Fred was born September 14, 1952 in Charlotte, NC at the Mecklenburg County Presbyterian Hospital. Fred attended South Mecklenburg High School and has a Masters in Criminology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Fred had a professional life of service including for Senator Dale Bumpers (D-AR), the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Police Foundation, and most recently the National Sheriffs' Association. After his retirement, he became a highly sought out consultant for courthouse and jail security issues.
Fred resided in Myrtle Beach, SC and is survived by his brother, Ronald Gary Wilson, and niece, Alana Elyse Wilson of Tallahassee, FL.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the Chapel of the First Methodist UMC – Myrtle Beach, 901 N. Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC on Thursday, September 24th at 4:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Fund, Destination Zero Program.

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Published by The Sun News on Sep. 24, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Wilson

11 Entries

K. Amendola

September 18, 2025

Fred was an amazing person, kind and generous through and through. He is missed.

Charlotte

December 21, 2020

I just heard about Fred’s passing and am so saddened by the news. I worked as Fred’s training assistant for a few years in the early 2000s and learned so much from him! I smile thinking of the conversations we had (sometimes on a beach - Fred’s fav place) and all the soup we ate since he rarely started a meal without a bowl of the hot stuff! I will miss his laugh and energy. He would have given the shirt off his back for his friends... What a great soul... I am glad you are at peace, my friend

Jimmie

September 29, 2020

Fred was an amazing person. I had the pleasure to work with him for many years at NSA. I learned so much from him over the years and we had many great conversations. I will miss my friend.

Carl Caulk

September 29, 2020

I regularly worked with Fred when he was at the National Sheriffs Association and I was at the U.S. Marshals Service. He was fair, knowledgeable, and approachable. He was all about what needed to be completed to get the job done in a way that was beneficial to all parties. While we worked on many projects together, I also considered him a fried. God rest his soul.

Karen L. Amendola

September 25, 2020

Fred was a very kind, and genuine person always looking to help others. I met him when he joined the Police Foundation many years ago, and we had been friends ever since. What a great sense of humor and a fondness for people he shared with all who knew him. He will be sadly missed.

Karen L. Amendola

September 25, 2020

Fred was a kind and gentle soul, always willing to help others, and with a tremendous spirit. So sad to see him leave us so early, and he will be missed by so many. With deepest sympathies.

Robert Kasabian

September 24, 2020

While we will miss Fred's graciousness and his big enthusiastic smile, his legacy in helping our Nation's jails will live on. Thank you, Fred, for your unwavering support and genuine interest in helping to shape the future of the criminal justice system. Your friends at the American Jail Association.

James Stuart

September 24, 2020

Fred was quick to offer an invite, a smile, advice and support to all. He was a great ambassador for the NSA and encouraged many of us to be better. This is a sad day for the nation's sheriffs and we will all miss him greatly.

Michael Brown

September 24, 2020

Fred taught me a lot about NSA and how to serve the Sheriffs. He will be missed

Tom Lorito

September 23, 2020

Fred was special person who derived great satisfaction from helping people. It didn't make any difference whether it was a Sheriff, a colleague, someone he just met or a young person just starting a career. He also had a great sense of humor and was a great storyteller. There was nothing better than being with Fred, John Matthews, Chris Tutko and others at the end of the day and listening to the stories they had to tell. He also was great source of knowledge in all things law enforcement. But most of all he was great friend and will be missed by many!

Jim Ludolph

September 23, 2020

Fred was first a true friend and a good person. I met Fred in mid nineties when I was needing information regarding Court Security. Because of his help,support,and networking I was a better professional in my career and enjoyed his support for over twenty years. Fred and his family is and will be in my prayers. Rest in peace my good friend.

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