Frederick Wayne Thweatt, “Fred,” of Norfolk, went to be with Jesus on Friday, June 24, 2016 at the age of 75 years. He was born on August 13, 1940 to Frederick Washington Thweatt and Lillie (formerly Moore) Thweatt. He served his country for twenty years in the United States Navy.
Fred was a member of Churchland Assembly of God. He was also an avid bowler, and belonged to the Norfolk Bowling Association, and Southeast Bowling Association.
Left to cherish Fred’s memory are his beloved wife Rosetta “Rose” of forty-five years; son Jeffrey Thweatt and his wife Whitney; daughter Piper Thweatt and her fiance Chris Sutton; son Waide Thweatt and his wife Despina; grandchildren Amber, Brian, Greg, Brittany, Rachel, Jesica, Jeremy, Joshua, Jacob; great-granddaughter Riley; sister Maxine Barnett; and sister Becky Raper and her husband Loyd. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation for Fred will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Churchland Assembly of God (4209 Twin Pines Rd, Portsmouth, VA) from 11:00 AM until time of Funeral Service at 12:00 PM. Final rest at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the church.
The Altmeyer Funeral Home Southside Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.altmeyerfh.com.
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday June 29, 2016
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Wednesday June 29, 2016
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Our hearts are broken at the news of the loss our great friend and mentor .George considered him a father .We can never express the love we have for you all .So sorry we will not be able to attend the services .But know our prayers and love are with you all .
Jeff, Piper and the Thweatt family,
We were very saddened to read of the passing of Mr. Thweatt. If the children are any example of the parents, he must have been a very admirable person. Our prayers go out to your family and if there is anything we can do, don’t hesitate to ask.
A dear friend and bowling partner of many years. You always had a kind word for everyone. Be at peace with God.
Jeff,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God comfort the family in this season of sadness.
The passing of a dear friend is a sadness, but having had his friendship has been such a blessing. Fred was always a happy and caring person. My family and I cared for Fred as a part of our family. His memory lives still in our hearts. May God Bless Fred and hold him softly in his arms.
May you feel God’s presence, comfort and peace in knowing Fred is now with Jesus… no more pain or suffering. Lifting you and your family up in prayer.
Uncle Fred I know you are at peace and without pain in the arms of God . Aunt Rose you will be in my prayers.
Fred will be missed by all of us from the SBA. Our prayers goes out to Rose ant the family. With this new life Fred will not need any help getting up no more lifting him up by the belt.
Fred you are surely in the arms of the Lord and looking down on us. My prayers go to your family in their time of need. You will be greatly missed.