Mr. Fred H. Ligon

Fred H. Ligon

Augusta, GA – Fred H. Ligon, age 94, loving husband of 75 years to Florie G. Ligon, entered into rest at Doctors Hospital with family present on Thursday, May 25, 2017.

Fred was born and lived in Augusta all of his life and was retired from Richmond County Municipality after 55 years of service. He was a member of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Department for many of those years before joining Planning and Zoning Enforcement from which he retired.

Fred was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Augusta for over 40 years and a member of George Walton Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. He always referred to his family as his greatest asset and especially affectionate to his grandchildren.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his sister: Patsy Loo of Augusta; two sons: Fred “Butch” H. Ligon, III (Tonya), Ronnie A. Ligon (Beth); grandchildren: Ann Hatch and Jim of Brunswick, GA, Stephanie Johnston and Wendell, Dr. Jennifer Ligon Sinkus and Jason of Augusta, Drs. Ashley and Allen Ligon of Atlanta, GA; great grandchildren: Owen Johnston, Mary Oliff Johnston, Davis Hardy and Mary Alice Sinkus; and extended family: Stephen Holton, Alicia Howland, Mary Cason, Ansley and Raelynn.

A memorial service will be held Monday, June 5, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Story Chapel at First Baptist Church of Augusta. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 P.M. A private graveside service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 106 SRP Drive Suite A, Evans, GA 30809 or to First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way Extension, Augusta, GA 30909

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com