CHESAPEAKE – Fred Stephen Hartson, 52, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. He is the son of the late Leland, Jr. and Dorothy Hartson. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by sisters, Cindy Short, Gena Hartson; brothers, Douglas and Timothy Hartson. During his career as a welder Fred worked on the second span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel as well as the Norfolk Tunnels. He enjoyed NASCAR, woodworking, fabricating, gardening and most of all spending time with his beloved family.
He is survived by his sons, Lee Shawn Hartson, Joshua Serdar Hartson and their mother Serap Seekins; sweetheart, Allison Silva; sisters Cheri Johnson, Susan Kamholtz and Patricia Hartson, as well as many more family and friends.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3pm at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 5401 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464. Please use the links provided to sign the online guestbook.
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Mike and I were so sad to hear of Fred’s passing. We will always remember his laugh and how he loved Allison and his boys. He will be missed, but always in our hearts.
Our sincere condolences go to his family and friends. He will be missed. He was a good man and friend.
F – Forever – Fred will be forever in our hearts and,R – Remembered – remembered for his love of life, family and people. He never met a stranger.E – Enhancer – He loved to invent new things and change items to enhance them and add fun endearing and unique characteristic to objects.D- Dedicated – Fred was a dedicated father to his sons.H – Hardworking – Fred loved to work and was never idle. He was a craftsman at welding, woodworking, mechanical repairs and carpentry. He took pride in all his work and endeavors. A – Antiquity – Fred loved antique items and pondered their history. R – Rustic Rambler – Fred loved to drive, explore and meet new people while traveling. T – Twinkle, Tinkerer – Fred’s eyes would light up and a smirk would appear as he shared jokes, jokingly played or tinkered with decorating objects adding a whimsical appearance.S – Selfless, steadfast, stouthearted – Fred was selfless with a big heart full of love. He never thought twice about sharing his time, money, food and expertise with anyone. He was steadfast in his ways but stout hearted.O – Original – He created a tripod winched turkey hoist for frying turkeys. He dreamed of patenting his inventions.N – Noble – Fred was a proud strong and noble man. He was tenacious in his beliefs with strong bonds to his sons, family and friends.
A sympathy card has been sent to the family of Fred Hartson c/o Family Choice Funerals and Cremations – Virginia Beach funeral home.
To the sons of Fred, Lee & Joshua,Your dad was a very courageous man right up until the very end…he was so proud of you guys. He has left behind his fine character–a great legacy for you both to carry on with. All my condolences, Laurie (Hospice Nurse)
Love you guys.
I am so very sorry for your loss. It just breaks my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending tons of love.Love,V
So sorry for your loss! RIP Fred
He was a remarkable individual with often boundless energy, creative originality and boundless resourcefulness in his pursuit of whatever vision was in his scope of endeavor. We related like brothers in our mutual interests and humor. I pray his sons will carry on the best of his talents and gifts in their lives. My hearth goes out to you, Lee and Josh, I’m glad to have been known as your Uncle Randy and wish you all the best!
He was a good guy and will be missed.
all our love and prayer’s! are with your family!!!!
Sorry learning of Fred’s untimely passing. May his family find joy in their great memories of him and may Fred find peace in heaven. Kris Meekins, Maple Grove High School class of 1978
Fred worked with us for many years and was a friend. We visited with him in the hospital and did not know of his passing until today. He will be missed.Rest in Peace my friend