Frederick Fay

Frederick E. Fay, age 67 of Wilson, died unexpectedly on Saturday January 14, 2017 at his home in Wilson. Fred was born April 25, 1949 in Mishawaka, IN, the son of the late Frederick and Dorothy (Pitzer) Fay. A 35 year resident of Wilson, he was a graduate of Wilson High School. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of Vietnam, serving from 1967 to 1969, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Fred was a self employed Truck Driver for many years. He enjoyed restoring cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was also a member of the NRA. He is survived by three sons, Frederick, Clinton (Tricia), and Christopher (Tina) Fay; two daughters, Stacie (Tim) McCormick and Debbie (Dave) Mitchell; his siblings, David, Christine, and Kathleen Fay, Angela (Craig) Lyon, Steven (Katie) , Daniel (Dawn), and Roseanne Fay, Ramona (Kurt) Schafsteck, Jonathan (Lori), Michael (Diane), and Gary Fay, and Elizabeth Sokolowski; 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He was predeceased by a brother, Anthony "Tony" Fay. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Wednesday from 4 - 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 19, at 9:00 AM in Immaculate Conception RC Church, 4671 Townline Rd. (Rte. 429) Ransomville, with the Rev. James Bastian officiating. (Please assemble at Church). Burial will be private in North Ridge Cemetery, Town of Cambria. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517.