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Frederick Macomber Obituary
Raleigh
Fred Macomber passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jean and his son, Jeffrey. He is preceded in death by his son, Gary and survived by Gary's wife Martha and two grandchildren Sarah and Evans.
He grew up in Massachusetts. Fred served in the United States Army in the Army of Occupation following World War II. Honorably discharged from military service, he went to an accounting college. After a couple of jobs, he wound up at IBM in Poughkeepsie, New York. Spending a decade there, he transferred to the Raleigh-Triangle Park facility and remained there until retirement.
He was an active member of Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church and Meals on Wheels.
A memorial service to honor Fred's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4921 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4921 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609, or Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 (formerly, Hospice of Wake County).
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Tricia Macomber
December 29, 2014
Rest in peace, dear Fred.
Betty Evans
December 29, 2014
Fred always found ways to be of service to others. I know the community has missed him since his illness advanced. Deepest condolences to Jean and Jeff.
December 25, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed~
Amy Paden, Raleigh, NC
Jean Harnden
December 24, 2014
Aunt Jean and Jeff
with deepest sympathy. I remember your visits north with fond memories.
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