John Frederick

John Benjamin Frederick, 76, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, John retired with LG&E after 27 years. He was born on June 16, 1935 in Harrison County, Indiana to the late Claude and Olga (Smith) Frederick.

John is survived by his wife, Shirley A. (Becht) Frederick; children, David Frederick (Kelly), Tamela Frederick, Annette Grant, Jerry Grant (Leslie), Dwayne Frederick (Karen); brother, Jack Frederick; and sister, Joan Bell; 12 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 12 to 8 PM on Thursday, October 6, 2011 and 11 AM to 1 PM on Friday at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Funeral Service will be at 1 PM on Friday, October 7 at the funeral home with burial and military honors to follow at St. Mary Navilleton Catholic Cemetery in Floyds Knobs.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Floyd Memorial Foundation in care of the Cancer Care Center (1850 State Street, New Albany, IN 47150).