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VALE - Alfred Fred Richey, 84, of Vale, died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Palliative Care Center & Hospice of Catawba Valley in Newton.

He was born on July 18, 1925 in Catawba County to the late Charles A. Richey and Laura Blanche Massagee Richey. He was a member of Corinth Baptist Church of Vale. Fred proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy where he fought during World War II and was involved in the Normandy Invasion on D-Day. He received numerous medals for his service and most recently a commendation as a survivor of D-Day presented by former US Representative Cass Ballenger in 2005.

In addition his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Annie Lee WIllis Richey, three brothers C.B. "Bud" Richey, Ray Richey, and James Richey, and a great granddaughter Katelyn Walker.

He is survived by his three daughters, Rita Wall and husband Davis of Charlotte, Julia Rhoney and husband Darrell of Vale, and Jill Black of Shelby; five grandchildren, Frederick Wall, Ansley Black, Amanda Cook and husband Scottie, Tracy Cline and husband Jeff, and Jill Walker and husband Matt; four great grandchildren, Avery Cook, Lindsey Cook, Kyle Walker and Bethany Walker and numerouse nephews and nieces.

Visitation 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at Stamey Funeral Home, Fallston and at other times at the home of Darrell and Julia Rhoney at 9281 West NC Hwy 10, Vale.

Funeral Services 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Laurel Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Jennifer Hege and Rev. Allan Barlow officiating. The body will be placed in the church thirty mintues before the service. Interment will follow the service in Laurel Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to, Palliative Care Center and Hospice of Catawba Valley, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658 or to Laurel HIll United Methodist Church, 183 Howard Lingerfelt Road, Vale, NC 28168.

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