Fred Gray Cash, Jr.
November 12, 1929 - December 24, 2017
Our beloved husband, father and friend, Fred Gray Cash, Jr., passed away December 24, 2017 at Rex Hospital. Fred was born November 12, 1929 in Apex, NC to Mildred Collins Cash and Fred Gray Cash, Sr. who are deceased. His sister Annie Ruth Maynard is also deceased. Fred is survived by his wife of 63 years Alice Ehrie Lee Cash, formerly of Benson, NC, his daughter Paula Cash Perkins of Fort Collins, CO, Son Fred Gray Cash III and his wife Judy of Apex, NC and two nieces, Marcia Lund and Gray Roth. Fred lived in Apex all his life. He attended UNC Chapel Hill and joined his father in business for a while. He also worked for Carolina Builders which became Stock Lumber Co. where he retired. Fred and Alice were married in Benson June 25, 1954 and lived in Apex where Alice taught High School at Apex High School for 32 years. They enjoyed their years of visiting Myrtle Beach and shared their condo with their friends, and Fred enjoyed his “Golf Buddies” for golfing weekends. He also enjoyed the Apex Golf Association competitions. Fred was an avid reader. He could read three books at a time and not get confused. Fred was a man with a very kind and generous heart. He had great respect for all Military Service people. When Fred went into a restaurant he canvased the place to see if there was anyone there in uniform. If there was, he went to the cashier and paid for their meal. His last visit to Pam’s Country Kitchen about 20 Servicemen came in and he paid for all of them. Fred had an outrageous sense of humor. He was a joy to be with. He was a true, loyal friend and loved by all who knew him. He will be missed so very much by his family and friends. The funeral will be held January 3, 2018 at 1:00pm at Peak United Methodist Church,1200 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502. The family requests that donations be made in his name to Peak United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Our beloved husband, father and friend, Fred Gray Cash, Jr., passed away December 24, 2017 at Rex Hospital. Fred was born November 12, 1929 in Apex, NC to Mildred Collins Cash and Fred Gray Cash, Sr. who are deceased. His sister Annie Ruth... View Obituary & Service Information