Frederick George Cutts

Frederick G. Cutts, 82, passed away April 25, 2011 following an extended illness. He was born February 22, 1929 in Belle, Los Angeles County, California. He was the son of Frederick Emerson and Katherine S. Cutts. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Katherine Ailene Costa; wife, Marie Benton Cutts; wife, Patricia Kelly Cutts; brother-in-law, P.A. Kelly; nephews, Marshall Kelly, Paul Kelly; and step-grandson, William Carter. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Cutts; daughters, Vicki Dailey and husband John of Raleigh, NC, Terry Pridgen and husband Mitchell of Daytona Beach, Florida; step-sons, Ron Carter and wife Julie of New Bern, NC and Perry Carter and wife Kathleen of Louisburg, NC; grandchildren, Allison D. Crumpler and husband Josh of Raleigh, NC, Adam Dailey of Raleigh, NC, Stephanie Johnson and husband Chris of Daytona Beach, FL, Sarah Johnson and husband Micah of Daytona Beach, FL, Breanna and Eion Carter of New Bern, NC, Samantha, Jonathan and Trey Carter of Louisburg, NC; and great-grandson Noah Johnson of Daytona Beach, FL. Also to cherish his memory are brothers-in-law, Randy Kelly (Bonnie) of Wilmington, NC and Billy Kelly (Iris) of Mobile, AL; sister-in-law, Audrey Kelly of Cary, NC; nieces, Julia Kelly of Cary, NC, Ginny Kelly of Wilmington, NC; nephew, Douglas Kelly of Apex, NC; and mother-in-law, Dorothy K. Perry of Rocky Mount, NC. Fred grew up in Alliance, Nebraska being reared by his grandmother, Margaret Elizabeth Schreiner. He was a graduate of Alliance High School. He joined the United States Marine Corp in 1947 and served until 1952. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, California and Camp LeJeune, NC. He fought in the Korean War 1950-1951. Returning from overseas he was stationed at Camp LeJeune. Fred was the recipient of the Purple Heart, 4 battle stars, Good Conduct Medal, UN Medal and The Presidential Unit Citation. He was a member of the elite group - The Chosin Few. He worked with Northwestern Bell and later went to work for the Atlantic Coastline/Seaboard/CSX Railroad from 1952 until his retirement in 1990. He retired as the Division Head in Signals and Communications with 38 years of service. The Elks Organization was important to Fred. He joined in 1950 with a courtesy invitation in Wilmington, NC for the Elks Lodge 635 in Alliance, Nebraska. He transferred his membership to Florence, SC and later to Elks Lodge 1038 in Rocky Mount, NC. He was an active member and served on various committees. He served as the The Exalted Ruler - 89-90 and was recognized as the Elk of the Year in 1990. Fred was a member of the Rocky Mount Shrine Club and joined the Masons in 1968. He studied through the Yorkrite and the Shrine of the Sudan Temple. He was the Unit Director of the Chanter Parade Unit for 20 years and was President of SASA in 1992. He was inducted into the Royal Order of Jesters in 1990. He served on many committees and always worked at the Annual Fish Fry and the Peanut Project. Fred was a member of The First Methodist Church of Rocky Mount, NC but had been inactive due to declining health. He enjoyed sports, history, current events, golfing, and camping. The love of camping began with a pop-up camper and eventually grew to the RV. Many trips were made across country but his favorite camping spot was Myrtle Beach, SC. Fred enjoyed being with family and friends. One could always count on a good story, a joke or two or recollections of his adventures as a young boy in Nebraska. There were always those around that waited to hear his stories, enjoy a laugh and catch his contagious smile. A funeral service will be held at 11:00a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Parker Phillips officiating. Visitation for friends will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 403 East Front Street, New Bern, NC 28560-4916. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Thursday 4/28, 11:00 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804