Frederick Edward Scharpenberg

Frederick Edward Scharpenberg, 70, husband of Jamesanna Ellington Scharpenberg, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his residence.

Fred was born in Queens, NY the son of the late Frederick Henry and Gloria Margaret Bauman
Scharpenberg. He was a retired lineman with Verizon Communications. Fred was an active member of Clemson United Methodist Church where he helped with the Wesley College Group. He was an avid shooter, woodworker and stamp collector. Fred served in the Army National Guard and was a former Director of the NC Civilian Marksmanship Program. He gave back to the community, helping children with learning disabilities read and transcribing books into Braille.

Surviving in addition to his wife are his son, Michael Frederick Scharpenberg and his wife, Amy of York, SC; daughter, Regina Marie Scharpenberg of Chattanooga, TN; son, Shep Leonard and his wife, Leslie of Calabash, NC; daughter, Davis "Ellie" Rapp and her husband, Alex of Central, SC; sister, Nancy Bowie of Carl Place, NY; grandchildren, Emma Louise Scharpenberg, Susannah Kathleen Scharpenberg, Peter Thomas Scharpenberg, Savannah Francine Johnson, Cade Russell Johnson, Tyler Frederick Johnson, Hayden Leonard and his wife, Torey, McKain Rapp, Wesley Rapp and Anna Elizabeth Rapp; and his first great granddaughter is on the way.

In addition to his parents, Fred was predeceased by his first wife and the mother of his children, Francine Ellen Scharpenberg.

A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held at 2 PM, Thursday, August 20, 2020 in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home in Central. Scroll to the video player below to view the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemson United Methodist Church, 300 Frontage Road, Clemson, SC 29631 or to Clemson Wesley, P.O. Box 1703, Clemson, SC 29633.

Click the play button in the video player below to watch the service.


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