Frederick Lee Newcomb

August 19, 2022

CHARLOTTE – Frederick Lee Newcomb (Fred), of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday August 19, 2022. 

Fred grew up in Roanoke, VA and graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1958 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was a longtime employee of Duke Power and served as a Captain in the US Army Reserves until 1969.     

Fred was happily married for almost 62 years to the love of his life who he met riding the bus in Roanoke. They loved playing tennis, traveling and especially regular trips to Wimbledon. Fred was a wonderful father to three children and grandfather of two. He was never happier than when around his family and many friends. He loved his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and was always their number one fan in all they pursued.            

Fred was a member of Myers Park Methodist Church and a regular volunteer at Friendship Trays. He was an avid history buff and lover of movies who could not watch one without popcorn.         

Fred is survived by his wife, Betty Lou; his three children Freddy Newcomb, MD, Laurie Wilson and her husband, Tom, Gary Newcomb; and two grandchildren, Sterling Wilson and Sheppard Wilson. Also surviving is his beloved Labrador, Bear. He was predeceased by his parents, Andrew Jackson Newcomb and Lela Bryan Newcomb; his brother Andrew Jackson Newcomb, Jr.; and sister Phyllis Anne East, and grandson Thomas Hampton Wilson, III.

A memorial service will be held at Myers Park Methodist Church on Friday, August 26 at 2:00pm. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service at the church.

Fred passed away after a short courageous battle with metastatic melanoma in the wonderful care of Hospice and the kind staff at the Stewart Health Center of the Cypress.

Memorials may be offered in memory of him to Friendship Trays, 648 Griffith Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217; Humane Society of Charlotte, 1348 Parker Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208, or Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org).

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • dave tennent

    Condolences to the family, I have great memories working with Fred back at Duke Power in the early years. We ran into him later by chance at the Panther super bowl in Houston and had a great time re- visiting. A class act!.

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  • Priscilla & Gordon Greene

    Gordon and I extend our sincere condolences to the Newcomb family. We pray that your memories and faith will sustain you.

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  • joe and Irene

    We have known Fred for many years. He was a man with a quiet manner and an easy disposition. My husband enjoyed many years on the tennis court playing with and against him. He was a good athlete. He will be missed by family and friends.

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  • Joseph Watkins

    I remember Mr. Newcomb used to help out with our Boy Scout troop when I was younger. He was really kind and easy to talk to. With deepest sympathy.

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  • Christine Hull

    Fred was a one of kind man and sweet neighbor! Always enjoyed his funny stories, warm smile and sunny disposition. He will be sorely missed!!!! Deepest sympathy to the family.
    Keeping you all very much in my thoughts and prayers. God Speed and RIP Fred Newcomb

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  • Glenda Clark & family

    Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.

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