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Fred Felkel Obituary
Mr. Felkel died Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Born in Anderson, he was a son of the late Fred W. Felkel Sr. and Althalee Bewley Felkel. He graduated from Boy's High School Anderson and then joined the U.S. Navy, becoming a pilot and Lt. Commander during World War II, serving in Flight Wing 103 and 107. He graduated from the University of S.C. in 1948 and was employed in insurance and real estate with Tom and Joe Jenkins Realty. A member of VFW 641, he loved gardening, fishing, photography and especially his family.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth "Lib" Gillam Felkel of the home; son, Fred W. "Rick" Felkel III (Twanda Saddler) of Hopkins; daughter, Suzanne Felkel Arnold of Hopkins; granddaughter, Dorothy "Darcy" L. Arnold; stepson, William Ray Cooper (Beth) of Columbia; sister, Emalee F. Holman of Anderson; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy Ann Burnett Felkel; sisters, Kitty Tolbot, Louise F. Finney and Dorothy Ann "Dot" Truluck.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shandon UMC, 3407 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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for Fred Felkel
Audrey Felkel
September 28, 2011
My sincere sympathy. May the Lord comfort and sustain you.
September 11, 2011
Twanda & Rick and the family I am sorry for your lost.My God bless an of keep you durning these time sorrow. Mr & Mrs Hugh (Olivia) Miller and Justin .Newberry SC
Kay Burnett-Morgan
September 10, 2011
Dear Rick and Suzanne, I was so sorry to hear that your dad had passed away. I remember all the fun times we had at Mama's and Papa's. May God be with you during this time.
September 10, 2011
Dad thank you for being here all these years. You were the most wonderful Dad in the world. You will be greatly missed but I will always remember the good times. You are now in the best place you can be in Heaven, I love you Dad, Your daughter
Suzanne Arnold
September 10, 2011
To the most wonderful man in the world. I was so blessed to have him as my father, he taught me so many things in life. Dad I love you with all my heart , please know that I will be ok and you now get to enjoy the most perfect place to be Heaven. Love, your daughter
September 10, 2011
To the most wonderful man in the world. I was so blessed to have him as my father, he taught me so many things in life. Dad I love you with all my heart , please know that I will be ok and you now get to enjoy the most perfect place to be Heaven. Love, your daughter
Robin Dyson
September 8, 2011
So sorry for your lose. I am so happy and I rejoice that he is in heven now and we will see him again one day. You and your family are in my prayers.
Glenna Bowen
September 8, 2011
Dear Rick, Suzanne, Darcy and Lib. I was very sorry to read that Fred had passed away. My memories of him are special. I am keeping all of you in my prayers. Paul joins me in sending love and deepest sympathies.
Ashlee Goff
September 8, 2011
To Suzanne and Family, our hearts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We pray for comfort, and peace for you all.
Love,
CGA Family
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