Fred Stephen Loughry

September 22, 1958 - April 29, 2019

Fred Stephen Loughry born September 22, 1958, age 60, of Columbus, Ohio passed away at his residence April 29, 2019. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie "Ruth" Stratton and Fred J. Loughry and 2 of his 9 sisters, Charolette "Pudge" Loughry and Cynthia Huff. He is survived by the mother of his 3 daughters, Kathy Loughry; daughters, Jennifer Loughry (Jimmy Marcum), Missy Loughry and Barbara Squires (Matthew Squires); grandchildren, James Marcum, Jacob Marcum, Joella Marcum, Braden Kidwell, Cassidy Kidwell, and Matthew Squires; sisters, Connie Lundy, Ellen Stratton, Gail Debay (Bill Debay), Gladdis Trende, Pamela Barton, Patricia Lundy, and Tami Loughry-McFarland (Donnie McFarland); as well as numerous beloved nieces, nephews and friends. Fred was a proud marine until an accident left him blinded in his left eye and he received an honorable medical discharge. Fred worked with drywall and due to his gregarious personality was well known in the construction community in central Ohio. Fred was an avid gun collector and loved the outdoors. He believed in responsible firearm ownership and taught his daughters gun safety from an early age. He also enjoyed fishing with his daughters. In accordance with Fred's wishes no funeral services will be held. However, Fred loved talking to people and was never at a loss for a story or a joke to share. It is in this spirit that his daughters invite friends and family to share their favorite memory of Fred here or on his Facebook page.