Fred Henry Inman, 79, of Granite Falls, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023, following a period of declining health.
Fred was born on July 4, 1943 in Haywood County to the late Sam Inman and Molita Hampton Inman. He loved life, gardening, and trout fishing. He was a kind, gentle man with a big heart who would help anyone. Fred was a wonderful husband and a great father to his stepdaughter. He was a faithful, true, and loyal friend. He was known in the community as the “Tomato King of Sawmills.”
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five brothers, Willard Inman, Marcell Inman, James “Ned” Inman, Wayne Inman, and Gilma Inman; and two sisters, Wilma Inman and Thomasine Brown.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Donnie Carol Inman of the home; stepdaughter, Lisa Oliver; and sisters, Keyondious Settle and Joann Freeman.
A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Mackie Funeral Service. Friends may come at 2:30 PM to sign the guest register.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mackie Funeral Service at 35 Duke Street, Granite Falls, NC 28630 to assist the family with funeral expense.
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.mackiefh.com.
Mackie Funeral Service and Cremations is assisting the family.
I met Fred years ago when buying parts & hanging out at Vern Nelson’s junkyard. He became a good friend and I enjoyed his company.
Rest in peace Uncle fred love you
Although I didn’t know Fred he was very good to my close friend Sylvia Children’s. He sent us many tomatoes every year when she came to visit. I felt like I knew him thru her. I also have a beautiful birdhouse he made and sent me and I will cherish it. My thought and prayers are with the family. May he rest 8n peace.
This is how I want to remember my brother Fred, with his catch proudly held in his caring hands. Fred was one of those special people that once you met him you either loved him or not. Most people loved him. He stepped up when our dad died and took care of my mom until we lost her in 1990. I’m so happy he found his life’s partner, his wife Doni whom he cherished. . We will all miss you Fred, your laughter, your fish tales and especially your caring nature. Rest in Peace brother. I sure do love you.