Frederick Stanley Carnright, “Fred,” of Virginia Beach, entered Eternal Life on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the age of 93 years. He was born on May 15, 1922 to the late Frederick J. and the late Irene (formerly Traver) Carnright in Haines Falls, NY. On October 5, 1946, he married the former Frances Ednah Schaller in Schnectady, NY and the two have enjoyed many happily married years.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents and son Frederick S. Carnright, Jr.
In addition to his wife, Fred is further survived by his daughter Martha Kilmer and her husband John; daughter Lucille Landen and her husband Tom; daughter-in-law Patti; brother Richard Carnright and his wife Janet, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Fred was a member of the Christian Church Uniting, a World War II US Army Veteran of the Pacific, and a devoted 42-year employee of the General Electric Corporation. In his free time, he was a ham radio operator, part of the Emergency Volunteer Preparedness Team, and an Assistant Scout Master in the Boy Scouts of America.
Memorial service for Fred will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2015, at Christian Church Uniting (6049 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach, VA) at 2:00 PM.
The Altmeyer Funeral Home-Southside Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed atwww.altmeyerfh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars or Christian Church Uniting 6049 Indian River Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
I’m very sorry for the sadness that the family is experiencing now, but so happy for Fred to be up and running! Just imagine the freedom of one’s spirit being set free – no boundaries at all. I am going to miss seeing his green light on Facebook. Loving wishes to all of the family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
There is a special angel in heaven who is very busy watching over family and friends. Fred touched a lot of lives over the years and greeted everyone with a smile and a hug.
May the light we lost down here below shine brightly now up in the heavens above
My great grandpa was an amazing man. He was a man so full of life, love, laughter and kindness. From a very young age before I could even read he instilled a passion for literature in me. He gave the best hugs, always long and heart felt. He had a wonderful listening ear; he was never judgemental and he always offered good advice. I could go on and on about all the amazing qualities he possessed, but all who knew him know what am amazing man he was. I’ll miss so many things. .. jokes, laughter, emails, paintings, hugs etc. But I will carry on all the memories of these things for a lifetime. He lived a great life here and I’m sure he will up in the heavens as well. RIP Great Grandpa we will carry your love and your memory always <3
A friend for many years
Love and our deepest sympathy to to all. We loved Uncle Fred. Also he was a fantastic golfer and once a great caddie…..we loved our Tuesday mornings on the golf course together!