Fred was a long-time employee of Alabama Power at Barry Steam Plant from where he retired, but what he was most passionate about was being an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of Plemmons Hunting Club, and loved to spend most of his free time hunting, fishing, camping, or just being ''outside'' with his three sons, Robbie, Jim, and Tim. Fred instilled his love for the outdoors in his sons and made many memories that they will always treasure. He was a loving, caring, funny, ''goofy'' daddy and grandfather.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Walter ''Buddy'' Smith and Doris ''Dee'' Smith; brother, Bruce Smith; and two sisters, Brenda West and Kimberly Silcox.
Those left to cherish his memory include his three sons, Robbie Smith (Mandy), Jim Smith (Jill), and Tim Smith (Jennifer); mother of his sons, Vickie (Byrd) Davidson; six grandchildren, Brett Smith, Alexis Smith, Laurel Smith, Joshua Smith, Alex Smith, and Rinnah Smith; four sisters, Elsie Yates (Jim), Faye Howard, Paula Williams, and Kay Hollman (Aubrey); and other relatives and friends. Pop was loved and will be missed greatly. Bam Bam is also survived by a multitude of friends whose lives he touched in a wonderful way.
The family will receive friends from 5pm until the 8pm funeral service Monday, May 16, 2022, at Freeman Funeral Home. Donations may be made in Fred's memory to South Alabama Chapter of Hope Outdoors, 1996 Pittman Platt Road, Fruitdale, Alabama 36539. Online condolences may be given at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home - Citronelle, Alabama
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Billy Barnes
Knoxville, TN Sunday, May 15, 2022 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. An honor and privilege to call you my friend for so many years. RIP FreddieWillis Willcox
Mobile, AL Friday, May 13, 2022 Robbie and Tim so sorry to hear about Freddie. RIP BAM BAM!Karen Tucker Ziglar
Andalusia, AL Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Robbie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. C/O 1990 CHSLinda Hubbard
Batesville, AR Wednesday, May 11, 2022 Jim, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Prayers for all the family.Amy Merritt
Citronelle, AL Wednesday, May 11, 2022 RIP FREDDIE, you will definitely be missed. Prayers to your Robbie, Tim & Jim, and all your family.