Richmond Stanfield "Rick" Frederick, Jr., age 77

Richmond Stanfield "Rick" Frederick, Jr., age 77, of Forest City, NC and Punta Gorda, FL, passed away March 22, 2025.

Rick was born July 23, 1947, in Danville, VA to Richmond Stanfield Frederick (1918-1983) and Sallie Womack Moorefield Frederick (1921-1971). He grew up in Yanceyville, NC where he graduated in 1965 from Bartlett Yancey High School ("BYHS").

Rick graduated from the University of North Carolina (1971) with a BA degree in English. He then obtained a JD degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law (1974). Rick's professional career was as a lawyer in Ford Motor Company's Office of the General Counsel (Dearborn, MI), from which he retired in 1999 as Assistant General Counsel. Working at Ford included six years in England where two of his sons (John Lawrence Frederick and William Bradley Frederick) were born. He was a member of the Michigan State Bar for over 50 years.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son William Bradley Frederick.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Mary Jo Dagwell Frederick, sons Richmond Stanfield Frederick III and John Lawrence Frederick (Heather), grandson Navin Naoki Frederick, and sisters Mona Diane Frederick and Virginia Joyce Frederick Horne.

With accordance to Rick's wishes there will be no formal services conducted.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pardee Cancer Center, 561 Fleming St., Hendersonville, NC 28739.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.