Fred William Felton
Retired Master Sergeant, Fred William Felton, 57 years of age, passed away on August 11, 2023 in his home in Beaver Pennsylvania surrounded by loved ones.
Fred was born January 17, 1966, in Marietta Ohio to Mary Carpenter and the late Forrest Felton.
Fred was very dedicated to his work, many hobbies and his endless passion for his love of this country, which included pridefully serving ten years of active duty for the United States Army as a combat engineer ending his career as Master Sergeant Fred Felton. Fred then continued leading the 459th Army Reserves out of Bellaire Ohio and retired in Moon Township PA.
A Commander in Sistersville West Virginia, VFW Post 6327 in 2004 and a Finance Officer in Weirton West Virginia for the American Legion Post 10 in 2010.
Working his way from ‘punching pots’ to a foreman, Fred was a strong leader at Ormet Primary Aluminum and working there for over seventeen years until they closed in 2012. At that time making a move out of state to Missouri and working at Noranda Aluminum as a supervisor until 2014. In 2014 Fred found a company that became family with Nemak, where he held the title of Alloy Superintendent from 2014 – 2023.
Fred held many titles, but he was most proud of his strong walk-in faith and his close relationship with God. He was a member of the Woodburn Baptist Church in Woodburn Kentucky. Spreading and sharing the love of Jesus everywhere he could.
A devoted husband to his beautiful wife Cynthia (Ferrand) Felton. Married on April 30th of 2008 Fred & Cynthia celebrated fifteen beautiful years together. Their life they shared included many hobbies together including long rides on their motorcycle, many beautiful days spent on the golf course, strikes and a few spares in the bowling alleys as well as a house divided sports season for the love of the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers and a love for the ocean where their lives originally united as one when they said their vowels.
Freds love for Ohio State Football and Cincinnati Reds will forever be felt thanks to the loud cheers you may have experienced if you watched any game with him. O-H-I-O!
Fred held a great pride to this title, as he proclaimed himself as a ‘girl dad.’ Endlessly pouring into his daughters who lived in three different states, this may have been no easy task, but to Dad it came effortlessly. From school age to adulthood you knew dad was always going to be there for the small and big milestones along the way.
Pap. A favorite of all the titles. A Pap to six grandchildren who were the absolute light of his eye. As a Pap he was the humble, most modest and yet the most successful person in every aspect in life. He was an incredible sensitive person, who helped everyone in need.
Fred was proceeded in death by his brother Harvey Felton, father Forest Felton and stepfather Richard Carpenter.
Fred is survived by his wife, Cynthia Felton of Beaver, Pennsylvania. His Children, Atoshia Mallory of Mars, Pennsylvania, Ashley (Craig) Ferrell of Proctor, West Virginia and Princhelle Felton of Clarksville Tennessee. His Grandchildren, Madison & Harley Mallory, Wesley & Ian Ferrell and Kamryn Ellis and Sincere Martin. His Mother, Mary Carpenter of Supply, North Carolina. His Brothers, Forrest (Butch) Felton lll (RuthAnn) Supply, North Carlonia, Paul (Julie) Felton Marietta, Ohio His Sister, Joyce Holden (Marston) Supply, North Carlonia. His Stepbrother, Richard Carpenter of Thomasville North Carolina. Of the home two special nieces, Elanie Ferrand and Zoe Brazil and Nephew Harvey (Jake) Felton (Heather) of Fly Ohio. Fred was blessed with many nieces and nephews who brought him many special memories throughout his years. As well as many friends made through attending church, bowling, golfing and riding motorcycles.
At a later date there will be a celebration of life at Woodburn Baptist Church, Woodburn Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.
Friends will be received on Wednesday August 16th from 2PM until time of Blessing Service at 7PM in The Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.) The Funeral Service will be Thursday at 11AM in Sardis Cemetery, Sardis, OH, Military Honors will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center (www.hillman.upmc.com)
10 thoughts on “Fred William Felton”
To my sweet Elvis boyfriend! He and Cynthia were the best neighbors ever. Love you, Cynthia and I know how much you meant to Freddie. He loved life, barbecuing, of course, black, hot dogs for me. And his country and friends I will miss him and I know him and Ricky are talking and heaven.
Fred your going to be missed by a lot of people, I’m glad we good to meet you and spent a lot of time together. Thank you for coming to my shows . RIP MY FRIEND.
So sorry for your loss, prayers for the family during this time. May God give you comfort and peace.
May Fred rest in peace. We were very fortunate for Fred and Cynthia to join us for our tailgate for Ohio State a few years ago. Reminiscing of our past and enjoying the reuniting. We are so sorry for your loss Cynthia and his daughters. You have wonderful memories with Fred to help you through the days to come.
Prayers and condolences to Fred’s family. We hired in together at Ormet, which he remembered me from Swiss Hills. I was a year ahead of him. He touched many people’s lives.
Prayers and condolences to Fred’s family. We hired in together at Ormet. He touched many people’s lives.
Cynthia , prayers for you and the family. Fred was a very special person!!!
I am so very sorry for your loss. Fred was a classmate of mine. He was always kind to people even if he didn’t really know them. He will be missed.
Fly High Fred. Fred grew up with us in Sardis Ohio and went to school with us.Prayers to his family from my family.
You will be missed Cuz. Two years ago, our paths crossed after over 30 years ! What a blessing that Fred and I had many talks about our childhood and I met his “Pretty” Cynthia. Every call we had would end with “I love ya Cuz”! Prayers to all 🙏💕