Durward C. Frederick

Durward C. Frederick, 91, of Decatur, passed away at 3:00 am Monday, April 28, 2008 at Aspen Ridge Care Centre. 

Services to celebrate Durward's life were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at Hallowell and James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, with Pastor Steve Chapman officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Forest Park.

Durward was born on February 3, 1917 in Martinsville, the son of Bethel and Lucy (Shanks) Frederick. He married Charline Britton on February 6, 1939 in Perryville, Mo. 

Surviving is his wife Charline, one son: Wayne (Sunnie) Frederick of Decatur, one brother: Darrell (Esto) Frederick of Du Quoin, one sister: Iris Montgomery of Du Quoin, two grandchildren: Jeffrey Frederick of Silver Springs, Maryland, and Christopher Frederick of Mt. Zion, one great-granddaughter: Alaina Frederick of Mt. Zion. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and four brothers. 
