Fred H. Ankrom
Fred H. Ankrom, 88, of West Finley, died Sunday, October 16, 2022, in his home.
He was born May 4, 1934, in Washington, the son of the late Frederick D. and Mary Stephens Ankrom.
A 1954 graduate of Trinity High School, he worked at Union Camp for 29 years, as an operator and dye man.
Fred was a member of East Finley Church of God, and Masonic Lodge, Claysville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and word puzzles in the newspaper. An avid Pirates fan, he also enjoyed watching religious programs on TV. He liked keeping up with current events and listening to country and bluegrass music.
Fred served his country in the Army. A member of the 10th Infantry in Salinas Calif., he was a Staff Sergeant at the time of his discharge.
On June 8, 1957, Fred married Mary Garuccio, who survives.
Also surviving is daughter, Barbara Ankrom, Loretta (Richard) Cobb and Cheryl Prosser; brothers, Robert (Kay) Ankrom, and Edward Ankrom; grandchildren, Angela Haberthier, Kenneth S. Keener, Lydia Lingis, Amanda Prosser, Amy Stay, Robert Davis and Lauren Richardson; great-grandchildren, Clover, Kenneth David, Logan, Charles, Hunter, Kimber, and Kinsley Rea Esther; life-long friend, Kenneth Keener, Sr., who was like a son to him; cousin, Linda Stiles; sister-in-law, Nancy Derry; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved cat, Baby Girl.
Fred was preceded in death by his daughter, Esther Bernice Davis; and sister, Arvella Priggs.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 19, 2022, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington; where a service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, with Pastor Paul Thomas officiating.
Interment to follow in Prosperity Cemetery.
An online guest book is available at www.NealFuneralHome.com