fred lee body
1918-1974
Life Story
Fred Lee Body was born on March 20, 1918, in Scott County, Mississippi, to Walter Body (1896-1976) and Maggie Actman (1895-?). Early in life, Fred assisted his family with farm work while attending school, completing the 5th grade in elementary school by 1940. His first wife was Virgie (1923-?). He and Virgie lived in Lake, MS, where he worked at a gas station that included a garage, performing mechanic work.
During World War II, Fred was drafted to serve in the army on January 13, 1944, and was discharged from duty on April 10, 1946. He served at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, MS.
Upon returning from military duties, in 1950, Fred returned to farming and married Albeady Hardy (1924-1963), with whom he had nine children. The children that are known are as follows:
- Willie J. Body (1942-?)
- Harold Body (1945-?)
- Pearlie J. Body (1947-?)
- Bessie M. Body (1949-1997)
- Clara L. Body (1950-?)
- Bobby Ray Body (1953-1998)
After Albeady’s death in 1963, Fred married Mary Louise, and together they welcomed three children. He was an active member of Sand Ridge Baptist Church. Fred passed away on January 14, 1974, due to an apparent heart attack, and he was employed as a county bus driver.
Fred’s survivors include twelve children; a sister, Elizabeth Murrell of Lake; three half-sisters, Pollie, Martha, and Verbessa, all of Jackson; three brothers, George of Jackson, Isaiah of Lake, and Walter of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a half-brother, Kelvin of Jackson; and his stepmother, Willie Mae Body of Jackson.
His funeral was held from the Antioch Baptist Church in Lake, MS. Rev. Theron Evans officiated the services assisted by Rev. J.F. Moore, J.L. Page and Alton Evans. Interment was in the Lake Cemetery.
Resting Place
Lake Cemetery
Photos/Albums
Sources
- 1920 Federal Census
- 1930 Federal Census
- 1940 Federal Census
- 1950 Federal Census
- U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
- The Newton Record, Fred L. Body Obituary, Wed, Jan 23, 1974 ·Page 7
- U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
- U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
- U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
- U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946