Fred Loyal

Carrick

Fred Loyal Carrick of Lesterville, Missouri, formerly of Cherryville, Missouri, passed away at Georgian Gardens Care Center in Potosi, Missouri, on February 20, 2026, at the age of 95. He was born on August 22, 1930, in Seymour, Missouri, to the late Webster Ivyl Carrick and Ada (Dunnigan) Carrick.

On January 3, 1955, in Salem, Missouri, Fred was united in marriage to Bertha Fay Chandler. She preceded him in death on March 21, 2008. Fred was a Veteran of the United States Army. He served active duty during the Korean War, stationed in Alaska with the 133rd Post Field Maintenance Company, serving 23 months. He received an honorable discharge in 1958. Fred was active duty from 1952-1953 and inactive duty 1953-1958. Fred was an avid horseman, raising and training Appaloosas. He had a great love for anything horse, rodeos, trail rides, etc. Fred was a lifetime member of the Ozark Trail Blazers, Seymour Saddle Club, and VFW Post 6660.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, infant son, Ivel Carrick, son-in-law, James Pankey, four siblings, Maxine (George) Cates, Alvina (Earl) Miller, Willard (Nora) Carrick, and Wilbur Carrick, and in-laws, Claude Chandler, Norman Chandler, Don (Faye) Chandler, Betty (Don) Coplin, Lottie (Elmer) Pyatt, Rosie (Lawerance) Stricklin, Montie (Etta) Chandler, Geraldine (Gene) Dicus, and Donna Wilhite.

Fred is survived by his children, Gladys Pankey of Rolla, Missouri, Roy Carrick of Cherryville, Missouri, Nancy Carrick of Steelville, Missouri, Tresa (Thomas) Maize of Lesterville, Missouri, and James Carrick of Cherryville, Missouri, siblings, Darlene Berns of Springfield, Missouri, and Margaret Philpot of Forsyth, Missouri, 9 grandchildren, Richard Jay Summers, Lucas Lee Carrick, Ashley NaCole Price Walker, Samantha Marie Price Taylor, Matthew Lee Loubier, Taylor Loren Carrick, Devin Harold Hackworth, Ty Ray Hackworth, and Bryleigh Carrick, 7 step-grandchildren which he was close to 3, Michael, Trevor and Dalton Maize, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation: Friday, February 27, 2026, 10AM-12PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Graveside Service to follow at 2PM at Keysville Cemetery, Keysville, Missouri

Minister: Pastor Larry Martin

Burial: Keysville Cemetery, Keysville, Missouri

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to the family

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri