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John Merritt Frederick

Birth	:	27 Mar 1926 Bible Grove, Scotland County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	11 May 2010 Bible Grove, Scotland County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	South Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.6638985, -86.3593979
Description	:	John Merritt Frederick, 84, died Tuesday evening, May 11, 2010 at his home in Bible Grove. He was born the fifth child of Erastus Darwin (E.D.) and Elsie Jane (Smith) Frederick on March 27, 1926 in Bible Grove. John attended school at Bible Grove. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in World War II, earning an Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He served as a first cook and was stationed in the Philippine Islands and on Hawaii. Upon his return from the war, John married Genevia Marridee Spray on December 24, 1946. She preceded... Read More	John Merritt Frederick, 84, died Tuesday evening, May 11, 2010 at his home in Bible Grove. He was born the fifth child of Erastus Darwin (E.D.) and Elsie Jane (Smith) Frederick on March 27, 1926 in Bible Grove. John attended school at Bible Grove. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in World War II, earning an Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He served as a first cook and was stationed in the Philippine Islands and on Hawaii. Upon his return from the war, John married Genevia Marridee Spray on December 24, 1946. She preceded him in death on April 22, 2010. John farmed, hayed, and raised cattle until his death. He enjoyed fishing, especially teaching his grandchildren how. John was an avid hunter and enjoyed family gatherings. He was elected Associate Judge County Court, Eastern District of Scotland County for 16 years. John was a member of the Greensburg Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. #414 and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; two children, Marilyn K. Childress in 1985 and Gary L. Frederick in 2008; three grandchildren in infancy; five brothers: Henry, Roscoe, Dean, Kent and Victor; three sisters: Betty Wright, Ruby Wright, and Sarah Jane Frederick. He is survived by his children: Elsie and husband Albert Brassfield of Memphis, Rita and husband Fred West of Burlington, and John W. and wife Marie Frederick of Bible Grove; a son-in-law, Bruce and wife Jeannie Childress of Memphis; two sisters, Helen Dickerson and Hazel Unglesbee of Memphis; brother, George and wife Sharon Frederick of Downing; four sisters-in-law, Joan Frederick of Bible Grove, Louise Frederick of Memphis, Mona Frederick of Gorin, and Carla and husband Dave Pulliam of Kirksville; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 15 at the Gerth Funeral Chapel in Memphis with Larry Smith, pastor of the Downing Christian Church officiating. An eulogy was given by Scott Brassfield. Les Richmond, Jim Dickerson, Clayton Miller, Josh McSparren, Scott Brassfield and Logan Brassfield served as pallbearers. Stanley Frederick, Larry Frederick, Richard Frederick, Ricky Frederick, David Frederick, Richard Lee Dickerson, Adam Frederick, Tom Barrickman, Ethan Wright and George Ingersoll served as honorary pallbearers. Graveside military rites were conducted by the Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial V.F.W. Post #4958 of Memphis. Burial was in the Bible Grove Christian Church Cemetery. A Masonic service was conducted by the Greensburg Lodge #414 A.F. & A.M. Friday, May 14, at the Gerth Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Bible Grove Christian Church Cemetery or the Bible Grove Historical Preservation Society and can be left at or mailed to the Gerth Funeral Service, 115 S. Main St., Memphis, MO 63555. Arrangements were under the direction of Gerth Funeral Service from their Memphis chapel. Memphis Democrat, May 20, 2010

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John Merritt Frederick's memorial is located at: South Hart Cemetery, Hart, Oceana County, USA.
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John Merritt Frederick death on 11 May 2010 in Bible Grove, Scotland County, Missouri, USA
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Latitude: 43.6638985
Longitude: -86.3593979

Family Members:

Parent

Erastus Dorwin “E. D.” Frederick

(1894 - 1976)

Elsie Jane Smith Frederick

(1900 - 1985)

Spouse

Genevia Marridee Spray Frederick

(1926 - 2010)

Siblings

Henry Smith Frederick

(1917 - 1941)

Roscoe Dorwin Frederick

(1921 - 2008)

Helen Elsie Frederick Dickerson

(1922 - 2015)

Ruby Fern Frederick Wright

(1929 - 2002)

Lloyd Kent Frederick

(1934 - 1999)

Victor Gene Frederick

(1939 - 1997)

Sara Jane Frederick

(1944 - 1946)

Children

Gary Lynn Frederick

(1952 - 2008)

Marilyn Kay Frederick Childress

(1954 - 1985)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. South Hart Cemetery
Hart, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6638985, -86.3593979

2. Hart Cemetery
Hart, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7033100, -86.3766600

3. North Hart Cemetery
Hart, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7078300, -86.3626800

4. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6166600, -86.3708400

5. Mount Hope Cemetery
Shelby, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6147003, -86.3522034

6. Mears Cemetery
Mears, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6817380, -86.4315030

7. Randall Cemetery
Hart Township, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6982994, -86.2975006

8. Leaver Cemetery
Hart, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7250000, -86.3666670

9. Round Lake Cemetery
Golden Township, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6968994, -86.4310989

10. Mennonite Cemetery
Shelby, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6083333, -86.3186111

11. Oceana Center Cemetery
Shelby Township, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6417007, -86.2778015

12. Genereau Cemetery
Elbridge Township, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7016983, -86.2589035

13. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Weare, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7481003, -86.3386002

14. South Weare Cemetery
Hart, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7573500, -86.3580500

15. North Benona Township Cemetery
Shelby, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6032210, -86.4628210

16. South Benona Township Cemetery
Shelby, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6023470, -86.4633840

17. New Era Cemetery
New Era, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5609340, -86.3377870

18. Elbridge Township Cemetery
Hart, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6854600, -86.2184000

19. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
New Era, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5583060, -86.4191760

20. Eagles Cemetery
New Era, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5430984, -86.3347015

21. Cranston Cemetery
New Era, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5444400, -86.3958300

22. Papahmee Cemetery
Elbridge, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7158000, -86.2061900

23. Ferry Township North Cemetery
Ferry, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6281013, -86.1928024

24. Indian Cemetery
Crystal Valley, Oceana County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7374918, -86.2174945