Robert "Alvin" Frady, age 68

Robert "Alvin" Frady, age 68, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016.

Born April 22, 1948 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Robert Frady and Velvia Arrowood Frady Jones. Alvin retired from Duke Power and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. He enjoyed restoring old cars, fishing, going to the lake and was known for his wit and sense of humor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his step-father, Ed Jones and two brothers, Arnold Frady and Eugene Jones.

Survivors include his life companion of twenty-two years, Brenda Salmon; one daughter, Angie Quinn (Marcus) of Cliffside; son Robin Frady (Ashlea) also of Cliffside; brother, Max Jones (Jenny) of Chesnee; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Kay Davis Frady McClain; Brenda's daughter, Stephanie Mitchell of Forest City and grandchild.

A funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ernie Cole and Reverend John Godfrey officiating. Interment followed in Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.