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Ravinder Fredericks Obituary
Jackson - Ravinder "Ravi" Samuel Fredericks, loving husband, father and uncle passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Wilfred Victor Fredericks and Robina Maria Karat Fredericks. He is survived and loved by his wife of 34 years, Ruth Kellum Fredericks, and his son and daughter, Andrew Samuel Fredericks and Katherine Nicholas Fredericks. He's also survived by his sisters and brother: Sybil Snehalatha Fredericks Raju (Seshadri), Robina Navomani Fredericks, Ronald Manohar Fredericks (Juliet), and Margaret Kellum Roberson (Tommy) . In addition, he's survived by his nieces, nephews and their children: Thomas Richard Robinson Jr. (April), Martha Roberson Frye (Davis), Anne Roberson Chapman (Philip), Ravi Seshadri Raju (Whitney), Arunachalam Manohar Raju (Sapna), Mallika Fredericks Boodle (Rohan), Meesha Fredericks, Reena Fehnert (Deane), Sanjay Bhaskar (Gillian), and Azita Bhaskar.
Ravi was born in Pune, India on March 29, 1952. In Pune, he attended St. Joseph's School. He is an alumnus of Wadia College in India. While in India, he and his best friend William Martin owned a tool manufacturing business. Ravi would then leave India to start a new journey in the United States. Ravi met Ruth in early 1982. They fell in love and were married a year later on June 4th, 1983 at Saint James Episcopal Church in Greenville, Mississippi. Ravi moved to North Carolina and attended Wake Forest University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro studying business. Upon returning to Jackson, MS, Ravi's focus became raising his most cherished possession: Andrew.
While living in Jackson, Ravi developed many hobbies: flying remote controlled airplanes, building model trains, leather working, owning the newest technology, and becoming an expert marksman. His favorite times in life included those he spent with family and friends commiserating on the back porch of his home, eating at his favorite restaurants or driving a boat on the ocean. One of the proudest moments in his life was becoming a United States citizen in 1994.
In Jackson, he was a faithful member of Galloway Methodist Church and later became a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral. While worshiping at St. Andrew's, he supervised Meals on Wheels delivery food service for over 10 years.
He will be incredibly missed by his family and friends who loved and admired his strength and courage, his commitment to family, his love of life and his sense of humor. The family wishes to express their grateful appreciation to: Dr. Grace Shumaker, Dr. Timothy Cannon, the nursing staffs at Baptist Hospital and St. Dominic's Hospital, and especially Ruth and Ravi's devoted sisters, Sybil Raju and Margaret Roberson. They also express special thanks to all the family and friends for their support throughout his journey with leukemia.
Services will be held at St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, MS on Friday, November 24th, 2017 at 3:00 pm with burial to follow at the St. Andrew's Columbarium. Visitation will begin at the Church in the Parish Hall at 1:00 pm prior to the service. Memorials may be sent to St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral, the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
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Robina Fredericks
November 19, 2019
Two years tomorrow and memories of a warm hearted generous person.Nobody can know or understand the impact of his passing away had on his Indian relatives and friends who loved him.All acknowledge that Ravi loved India with all his heart and there is a part of India that will always be HIM.Nothing can erase that memory of his love.God bless Ruth, Andrew,Catherine and his sweet little granddaughter on whom he is probably looking down upon and blessing.
Ouida & Morgan Lloyd
January 22, 2018
Prayers and hugs for you.....we are so saddened to hear about your sweet husband. He was always so nice to us when we came into the office....please take care of yourself.....
Colin and Navaz D Cruz
Navaz DCruz
December 2, 2017
Dear Ruth and Andrew,
Please accept our condolences. Ravi was a favorite cousin. I have fond memories of playing French cricket and getting rides on his motorbike when I was very little. We would spend hours on the footsteps of the Kirkee home chatting, cracking jokes. He was jovial and affectionate. We shall miss seeing him around.
Our prayers are with you and the whole extended family.
With love,
Navaz (nee Karat), Colin, Andrew and Jessica D'Cruz
Johnnie Maddox
November 28, 2017
Dr. Fredericks, I am so very sorry to hear that your husband passed away. He was truly Blessed to have your love and devotion. May God give you the strength needed to make it thru this terrible time. May you have peace knowing he is well with the Lord.
Shirley Walker
November 27, 2017
Dear Dr. Fredericks, I was so sorry to hear that your husband had passed away. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Shirley Walker. (You was my Moms Dr years ago . Mary Tillman sat with my parents)
Sandra Soanes
November 27, 2017
Dear Ruth and Andrew, Sybil, Ravi, Ruby, Ronnie and all extended family,
It is with a deep sense of loss that I write to you from the Netherlands, over my cousin Ravi's demise. I have many good memories of my childhood whenever our family visited in Kirkee, and last I met him (& Andrew) was at my sis Cheryl's wedding.. May God give you all the strength and grace to go through the grieving process over his loss from this earth. May you gain comfort from the fact that he is safe and comforted by Our Heavenly Father, free from pain and suffering.
Mainly, may you begin to smile and laugh with him in Spirit, recalling fond memories of him always.
Blessings,
Sandra and Chantelle
Tee Bingham
November 27, 2017
Prayers for the family
November 27, 2017
Uncle Ravi, a wonderful Personality, humble, humorous and so largehearted!!
Deepest Condolences to all the members of the Family. May his wonderful Soul find rest in the arms of his creator. Amen.
Regards
Shruti Boodle Chauhan.
Cheryl, Kevin & Sheldon Sajnani
November 26, 2017
Dear Ruth, Andrew, Sybil & Seshadri Raju, Ronnie, Juliet, Ruby, Arun & Sapna, and the rest of the family, although your lives will change with the loss of dear Ravi, may the God of peace and comfort give you all added strength & grace at this time. Ravi was a cheerful, fun loving, brave man, and as you cherish those inspiring memories of him, may you continue to renew your inner joy & celebrate his life in the days to come. Much love & blessings, from Cheryl, Kevin, Sheldon & Aunt/Grand Aunt Beatrice (Bessie).
Rahul Roy
November 26, 2017
What an Amazing Journey of Life, Uncle Ravi...May your sole rest in peace!- Rahul Roy
Jo Deal
November 26, 2017
Ruth,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the services.
Love and prayers,
Jo Deal
FLORENCE BOODLE
November 24, 2017
My dear dear Ravi,
Looking at your ever smiling face it is hard to believe that you have left us all and gone to your heavenly abode.
Ravi you have been a fun loving person and making all of us laugh. Those were the good days when you took us all on a pleasure tour to Kerala and Goa and many many get togethers with family and friends.
Ruth we will miss Ravi. Our heartfelt condolences to you Andrew and your daughter and the members of the bereaved family.
Love you,
Florence Benny Rohan (Mallika) Evander Gareth
Shruti Zohann Zeeyana.
November 24, 2017
I am sorry for your family's loss. May you have peace through prayer during this difficult time. Philipians 4:6,7
November 23, 2017
Sorry for your loss, our prayers are for you and your family. Love you Ben & Glenda Gary
November 23, 2017
Dr. Fredericks, you and your family are in our prayers during this difficult time! We are so sorry for your loss! We love you!
Angie Ryals
Jeana Taylor
Pam Hatfield
November 23, 2017
Dear Dr. Fredrick's, we were so saddened to hear of your loss of your loving husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Andrew, and all who loved him. He always made me smile with his fun sense of humor whenever he was there at my appointments. You are a true loving and caring doctor whom we have come to feel as a friend. You always take the time to listen . May you feel God presence and His perfect peace as you face this journey before you. In Him, Hubert and Pam Hatfield
This is how I remember Uncle Ravi
Reena Fehnert
November 23, 2017
Percy and Hilda Peeler
November 23, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to you. May God give you peace, comfort and strength. Our prayers are with you and your family.
November 23, 2017
Dr, Fredericks and family, our sincere condolences to you and your family, our prayers have been and will continue to be with you, Jimmy and Peggy Callahan
Ruby Fredericks
November 23, 2017
Dear Ruth & Andrew
You both and Katherine have lost a precious husband & father while we have lost a loving brother and bright light.
May God give you the courage and strength to bear the loss.You all will always be in our prayers because we will never forget him and how much you three meant to him
love and blessings
Jim Hanson
November 23, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Dr. Fredericks. May God comfort your family during this time.
Roberta Byrd
November 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. He will be missed for sure! He and I always joked around when I would come to see Dr. Fredericks, it never failed we would be wearing the same colors. Prayers to Dr. Fredericks and Dr. Raju.
Christi Varner
November 22, 2017
Dr. Fredericks. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a precious man your husband was. I will always remember his sweet smile at your office. May God comfort you as you have comforted so many during this time of loss. You are such an amazing woman and he was so lucky to have you by his side through this illness. Our prayers are with you and your family. We love you. Christi Varner
Avinash Gulanikar
November 22, 2017
Dr Fredericks
My deepest condolences on your loss. May the many happy memories sustain you and the family at this difficult time.
Becky Piltz
November 22, 2017
Dr. Fredericks has always gone beyond what is
expected of a physician in her relationship with me and I am so sorry to hear of her loss. She and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 22, 2017
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Brenda Odom
Tina Brown
November 22, 2017
Ruth, I am very sorry for your loss. You are a very strong women to work and take care of him at the same time. I have been in your shoes. God Bless you. Praying for you and your family.
Janet Smith
November 22, 2017
My deepest sympathy Ruth to you and your family. Love you.
Dr George Wilkerson
November 22, 2017
Ruth and family, I extend my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss.
November 22, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to family and friends for the lost of their beloved Ravi. I hope the promise at John 6:39 can bring real comfort. Knowing that there is hope for our lost love ones can be reassuring.
Johnnie Maddox
November 22, 2017
Dr. Ruth, I am so sorry to hear about your husband's passing. May you find peace knowing that he is resting well with the Lord. My prayers are with you and your family. ❤
November 22, 2017
May you find comfort from God
Phyllis Lambert
November 22, 2017
Our most sincere prayers for strength and peace during this difficult time. We pray God's grace and mercy for each of Ravi's loved ones and know without any doubt that God draws near to the broken-hearted. With much love from the Family of Troy Lambert
November 22, 2017
May the family find peace and comfort in knowing all sickness, all pain and death will one day be gone for this has been promised.
November 22, 2017
Dr, Ruth, Joey & I are so sorry about the loss of Ravi. We love you & will be thinking of you.
Jean Grace & Joey Garrard
Patti Purser
November 21, 2017
Ruth, It won't seem right to go to the office and not see him there or hear him crack s joke. My prayers are with you and your family. Patti Purser
Jessica Ainsworth
November 21, 2017
There are not enough words to express my love & gratitude for you. My heart is broken for all of us who loved you so dearly. It has been my privilege to become your friend these past 5 years. You had a heart of gold. You were an amazing man. You fought a good fight & showed us all just how strong you really were. You will be forever loved & never forgotten.
Sam Newman
November 21, 2017
Dance on those streets of gold Mr. Ravi, you will be missed.
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