Frederick A. Whitfield, Sr.

Frederick A. Whitfield Sr. was born on October 3, 1957 in Suffolk, VA to the late Richard Allen Whitfield Jr. and Clarice Graves Whitfield. His early Christian experience was at Little Bethel Baptist Church. He graduated from John Yeates High School and retired from the Newport News Shipyard where he worked for 42 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Allen Whitfield Jr. and brother, Richard Ferdinand Whitfield. Frederick transitioned on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Nansemond Pointe Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Leaving to cherish his memories are his children, Frederick A. Whitfield Jr. of Portsmouth, VA and Meagan Whitfield of Atlanta, GA, mother, Clarice G. Whitfield, sisters, Vivian Whitfield and Venise (Eric) Hyman of Suffolk, VA, brothers, Fritz (Tiffany) Whitfield Sr. of Suffolk, VA and Felton (Chryalene) Whitfield of Portsmouth, VA. His aunts, Virginia Lee (Ernest) Hill of Suffolk, VA and Burnette (Thurman) Patillo of Fredericksburg, VA. His uncle, Bishop James J. Johnson of Suffolk, VA, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and a dear friend, JoAnn Reaves. A viewing will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2023 from 2:00-7:00 pm at the funeral home. A celebration of life will be held 12 noon on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Little Bethel Baptist Church. He will be laid to rest at Oakland Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Frederick A. Whitfield, Sr., please visit our flower store.