Fred B. Chatham

I knew Fred Chatham when he was a young Marine, stationed at the Naval Ordance Plant in S. Char. WV, for prep to going overseas.
A nicer person I never met. A perfect gentleman in every way. I was very fortunate to have known him.
He came to visit me in Charleston once when he was released from the Marine Corp. Our distances in 1946 prevented us from very many visitations. Me being just out of high school and him a man

I knew Fred Chatham when he was a young Marine, stationed at the Naval Ordance Plant in S. Char. WV, for prep to going overseas.
A nicer person I never met. A perfect gentleman in every way. I was very fortunate to have known him.
He came to visit me in Charleston once when he was released from the Marine Corp. Our distances in 1946 prevented us from very many visitations. Me being just out of high school and him a man finding his future.
Hopefully his life was a joyous one. He deserved it. I am so proud to have found him after all these years.
I have pictures of him that the family might like to have. One was when he was in battle with his 155 mm gun. Sure he was good with that.
Take no offense to this. I just want to tell the family what a nice person he was.
I am so proud of his church relationship and his obituary showed it.
HOPE WHITING, 627 gordon Dr. Charleston, WV 25314

Nancy- I know your pain. It's hard to let go of a loved one but the knowledge that they no longer are in pain and that they are in a better place does bring comfort. May God watch over you and bring you peace. Norma

Crystal & Family, May God's mercy & strength keep you thru the days ahead.And when the days seem the darkest,remember that your Grandfather is in a far better place than we are now.There is a song called Knowing You'll be There Makes It Easy to go Home.It talks about the times we'll spend in eternity with each other & I'm sure Fred would tell you to look forward to those days ahead,when you meet in Heaven,no doubt that is His home now. Glenda Pettigrew

I met Mr. Chatham a few years ago and when we made the first eye contact I knew then it was something about him that was special. He knew the Lord and most of our conversations were about the Lord. I will truely miss Him. My Condolences goes out to Nancy Alcorn and the Family. Nancy you did a great job.

Nancy, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. May the lord bless and keep you through the following days. Just know he is in a better place and is with his lord and savior. Sincerely, Beth

Nancy & Family - I met Brother Fred at the Florence Memorial Baptist Church in 1975 for the first time. He always was a true Christian gentleman who loved his Lord, his family, his church and God's people. I count it a true blessing and privilege to have known Fred. When he sat down at the piano or with his "gold-flaked" bass guitar to sing, the love of the Lord came out from deep within. Everytime that I returned to

Nancy & Family - I met Brother Fred at the Florence Memorial Baptist Church in 1975 for the first time. He always was a true Christian gentleman who loved his Lord, his family, his church and God's people. I count it a true blessing and privilege to have known Fred. When he sat down at the piano or with his "gold-flaked" bass guitar to sing, the love of the Lord came out from deep within. Everytime that I returned to FMBC, he would sing "Search Me O God". He is with the Lord this day, not because he was a good man, but because he trusted Christ as his personal Savior. Fred ran a great race by God's grace. Because of Jesus Christ, I shall see my friend Fred Chatham again in Heaven. May God bless you.

Dylan, We are sorry for the passing of your great grandfather.I know you made lots of memories with him. Hold on to those memories. That is how you will remember him. Take care of mom.We both love you, Grandpa and Granny Luck

We are very sorry for your loss. Hold on to the many memories that you have. As you go through this journey of life may the lord comfort and strenghten you. Darrell and Debbie Luck