Frederick Charles Hotchkiss

Frederick Charles Hotchkiss, Sr., of Columbia, South Carolina, died at home among family on July 10, 2016. He was 70 years old. Born April 27, 1946, in Cuba New York to the late Leslie Hotchkiss and Beatrice Thompson, he is predeceased also by a brother, Richard Hotchkiss, and sister, Joyce Rhodes. A long time Columbia resident, Fred was a barber for 39 years, traveling often in his early career to professional events at which he was recognized with a number of awards. Fred was also very involved with VFW Post 641, where he founded and served as president of the Men's Auxiliary. This group raised funds to support Carolina Children's Home. One of his favorite activities was coaching youth soccer for 12 years, most recently including several of his grandchildren as team members. Known by family and friends as a friendly and thoughtful man, he is survived by his beloved children, Katherine (Chris) Crocker, Anna (Matt) Moore, Frederick Hotchkiss, Jr. and Cara Kay Smith; a brother, Joel Hotchkiss; a niece, Dawn Stanton; and his treasured grandchildren, Chase and Nathan Crocker and Ellie, Emily and Olivia Moore. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 16, 2016, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at Calvary Baptist Church, 500 South Kilbourne Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 29205. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 p.m., also at Calvary Baptist. Memorials may be made to Medical Services of America Hospice Care Charity Foundation.