Elder Fred Junior Chatman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

“For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” II Corinthians 5:1 Elder Fred Junior Chatman was born September 25, 1953 to the late Deacon Fred Chatman Sr. and Mary Ann Chatman. Fred was the second oldest of his ten siblings.Fred attended the public schools of Robeson County and graduated from Lumberton Sr. High School. After graduation from high school Fred joined the Air Force. At a later age Fred attended Robeson Community College and graduated with his two year degree in electrical engineering. Fred was not a stranger to anyone. He loved to go to Burger King and yell in the intercom, saying this is Fred I want my usual with a sweet tea and give me my senior citizen discount. Fred loved doing electrical side jobs until his health declined. Fred would always take a helper with him to do the job and he was always the supervisor. Fred was a member of St. Mary Holiness church. He was ordained as minister and was elevated to an Elder. Fred most favorite things to do was singing on the Men’s Choir, teaching Sunday school and testifying about what God has done for him. He was a fighter until the end spiritually, he was on dialysis for over 25 years and he was ready to go and be with the Lord. He is preceded in death by his father, Deacon Fred Chatman Sr. and his sister, Shirleen Chatman. Fred leaves to cherish his memories: his forever wife, Linda Chatman,Lumberton, NC; one son, Monquial Chatman (Selena) Lumberton, NC; one daughter, Tabitha Maultsby, Fayetteville, NC; six grandchildren: Kredina Chatman, Monquial Chatman Jr., Nicomus Conrad James Jr., Legacy Di’Zjon White, Aalyiah David and Pierre Garland III; ten siblings, David Chatman, Statesville, NC, Sarah Chatman, Charlotte, NC, Phyllis McLean (Ceasar), Shirleen Chatman (Deceased ), Larry Chatman, Delois Cobb (Stefan), Tommy Chatman, Jeron Chatman (Terrie) and LaTisha Chatman all of Lumberton, NC; a host of in-laws; best friend for life, Ron Jennings, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relative and many friends. No Funeral arrangements will be announced. Services entrusted to - Colvin Funeral Home, Lumberton, North Carolina.

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Elder Fred Junior Chatman

September 25, 1953 - May 2, 2020