James William Fredlock, 90, was born in Morgantown, on Sept. 17, 1929, the son of Elizabeth and J. Ray Fredlock. He passed away in Vero Beach, Fla., on April 2, 2020.
Jim graduated from Morgantown High School and West Virginia University. He served in Japan prior to combat in Korea. Jim graduated from the WVU School of Pharmacy, where he was later inducted into its Hall of Fame. He married Jackie Hyre in 1957. Jim began as a pharmacist with his father at Fredlock’s Pharmacy. After taking over, he increased the business to three pharmacies and Bagpiper gift stores. Jim served on the Morgantown City Council, the National Guard and the Civil Air Patrol. In Florida, Jim was active in The First Presbyterian Church, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and The Habitat for Humanity. Jim was recognized and participated in Space Coast Honor Flight in Washington D.C.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife Jackie in 2011. He is survived by three sons, four grandchildren, a brother and a dear friend.
Donations may be made in Jim’s name to the American Cancer Society in West Virginia.
A memorial will be planned; information to be announced at a later date through dignitymemorial.com
