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2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com

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Fred Douglas Montgomery

Fred Douglas "Doug" Montgomery, 45, Sandusky, died on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at his residence.

He was born on November 11, 1964 in Coldwater, MS to Fred and Queen (Cox) Montgomery. He graduated from Sandusky High School in 1982, and upon graduation, entered ITT Technical School in Cleveland, OH. Fred was initially employed by both Ponderosa Steakhouse and Sandusky International. Later, he was employed by Ford Motor Co., Sandusky, where he worked several positions until his early retirement in 2008. He joined the Church of Christ in Sandusky in 1989. He was a dedicated father of a son and daughter, and a loving family member. He was very active in the lives of his children and always showed great love for them. During his years of illness, he always put his children before himself. His hobbies were fishing, bowling, and collecting coins and jewelry.

Fred leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Queen Cox Montgomery, Sandusky; daughter, Shalise Montgomery, Sandusky; son, Quentin Montgomery, Sandusky; brother, Terry W. Montgomery, Sandusky; sisters, Dianne (Chris) Baylor, Houston, TX, and Felisa (Diarnelle) Nickelson, Sandusky; uncles, Frank (Nettie) Cox and Duke (Thelma) Cox, both of Sandusky; aunts, Ethel Cathey, Memphis, TN, and Dora Cox, Sandusky; niece, Kierra Nickelson; nephews, Kyle Nickelson and Christopher Baylor; and a host of cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by an uncle, Willie (Cozie) Cox.

Friends may call on Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 6-8 P.M. in Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. The body will lie in state on Friday from 12 Noon until time of funeral services at 1 P.M. in the Church of Christ, 1219 E. Parish St., Sandusky. Brother Jeff Sherman will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.toftfh.com.