Timothy Fredericks, 72, passed away on Nov. 27, 2024, in Flagstaff. He was born on Dec. 31, 1951, to Jacob Sr. and Ruth Nahee Fredericks in Keams Canyon. Timothy’s hobbies were reading his Bible, telling people about the Lord, riding his bike around town, and playing his guitar. His favorite band was “America.”
He graduated from Winslow High School in 1971, where his drafting papers had to be so perfect. He excelled in track and field where he was state champion. He was a four-year letterman. He worked for Bethlehem in Los Angeles, Calif.
He loved to go fishing as a child and was a humble person. He was so happy with donuts and coffee. He went to auto mechanic school in Los Angeles, Calif.
He is survived by his sisters, Jeannie E. Charlie, Irene Hill Lomatewama and Susie Ann Romero.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jacob S. Fredericks Sr. and Ruth Nahee Fredericks; brothers, Floyd Fredericks and Jacob Fredericks Jr.; nephew, Darren “Ishkey” Barton; nieces, Bonnie Sue Poolheco and Christine Sue Poolheco; and great-nephew, Ishmeal Ochoa.
Funeral services for Timothy will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at The Tree of Life Ministries in Winslow. A viewing will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at the Desert View Cemetery.
