He was preceded in death by a son, Howard L. Fugate and wife Cynthia, his parents Fred Sr. and Louise Fugate of Rogersville, TN, a brother Charles Fugate and sisters Ms. Shirley Hoyle and Ethel Finley.
Fred graduated from Swift High School and Steed Jr. College. He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years and retired from Eastman Kodak.
Mr. Fugate is survived by his wife Ms. Betty Fugate, sons Fred III (Beady) of Montgomery AL., Anthony of Kingsport, TN and Steven (Anna Marie) of Morristown, TN, sisters nancy (Don) Simonton of Rogersville, TN, Anita Spears of Dayton, OH, brothers Thomas (Jennie) Fugate of Dayton, OH, 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Bethel AME Zion Church building fund.
Friends may call upon the family any time at 3949 Thornton Drive, Kingsport, TN. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN at 2:30 PM. The cortege will depart the funeral home at 1:30 PM.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at fugate@clarkfc.com
Professional services and care of Mr. Fred Fugate Jr. and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. (423) 245-4971.
