Obituary of Frederick Charles Alderson

Frederick Charles (FRED) Alderson, age 57,of Banner Elk, the Valle Crucis community, passed away Friday morning, September 28, 2018, at his home. Fred was born June 5, 1961 in Sulphur, Louisiana. His home church was Faith Fellowship in Jefferson. Fred was a master woodcraftsman with Vaughn Woodworking and former owner of Pro Finish Painting and Drywall Company. He was a master tinkerer and a hard worker with an avid passion for building custom furniture. Fred loved the Lord and witnessing to people. He always enjoyed leisure time reading a good book. Fred is survived by his wife, Tammy Ward Alderson; parents, Jim and Carol Johnson Alderson of Todd; daughters, Ashley Pendolino and husband, Donald, of Lewisville, and Kinsley Knighten and husband, Dustin, of Greensboro; step-son, Jason Greene and Casie Leonard; grandchildren, Zachary, Cory, Olivia, Scarlet and Brandon; brothers, Jimmy Alderson and wife, Teresa, of Zionville and David Alderson and wife, Joan, of Boone; sister, Regina Sauer and husband, J. J., of Johnson City, TN; twelve nieces and nephews; and his father and mother-in-law, Bob and Geraldine Ward of Valle Crucis. Funeral services for Fred Alderson will be conducted Monday afternoon, October 1, 2018, at 3 o’clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Elliott Osowitt. The family will receive friends Monday from 1 until 3 o’clock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. At other times, the family will be at the home of Terry Ward, 2975 Broadstone Road, in Valle Crucis. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to assist with expenses. Online condolences may be shared at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Alderson family.