Obituary for Fred Sobey of Poteau

Obituary for Fred Sobey of Poteau

Fredrick L. “Fred” Sobey of Poteau was born Nov. 28, 1940 in Golden, Colorado to Richard John Sobey and Martha B. (Bader) Purvis and passed away July 13, 2024 in Poteau at the age of 83.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dowden Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener.

There will be a memorial table along with a register book in memory of Fred for friends to sign from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., along with a visitation with friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Fred was a longtime resident of the area and a musician. He enjoyed the outdoors and sitting by the fire. Fred loved music, fishing, hunting, and hanging out with his family. He will deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by one daughter Michele Fredrickson and husband David of Poteau;

One sister, Sarah B. Wall, of Denver, Colorado;

Three grandchildren Jacob, Coy and Kodie Fredrickson.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

To sign Fred’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.