Freddie Ray Ammons, Sr.

Freddie Ray Ammons, Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. A visitation will be held Monday, October 5th from 2:00 to 3:00pm at Belk Funeral Home. With his funeral service to follow in the chapel at 3:00pm. Internment will follow at Darlington Memory Gardens.

Freddie was born in Lake View, South Carolina, to the late Fred Ammons and Leila Bryant Ammons. He was a dedicated employee of Wellman, retiring after 32 years of service.

He was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Florence.

Freddie had many interests throughout his life and especially enjoyed staying active and being involved in sports. During his high school years, he was a punter for Lake View and was a member of the 1970 - 1971 State Championship team, an accomplishment he remained proud of throughout his life. He also was actively involved with the Maranatha Christian School Booster Club from 2007 until 2018.

Freddie was also the owner of Ammons Creations, a T-shirt shop specializing in screen printing and embroidery. When he wasn't working or staying involved in the community, he could often be found cheering on his favorite college football team. Freddie was an avid Alabama fan and was always proud to say, “Roll Tide!”

Freddie leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Eva Jane Ammons; his children, Freddie Ray Ammons, Jr. (Keisha Richardson) of Florence, Brandon (Mikki) Ammons of Florence, and Raven (Chris) Ammons Watford of Lamar; and his grandchildren, Christian Ammons, Abel Ammons, and Trevor Watford.

Freddie also leaves behind his in-laws, Jimmy Sanderson, Leon and Joyce Sanderson, Elaine and Robert Massey.

In addition to his parents, Freddie was preceded in death by his siblings, John C. Ammons, Doris Brown, Addie Freeman, Lola Small, and Geraldine Sanders. Also preceded in death by his in-laws Larry (Edie) Sanderson and Jocelyn Sanderson.

Memorials may be made in Freddie’s honor at First Free Will Baptist Church, 2624 W Palmetto St, Florence, SC 29501 · also at this link: Give | First FWB Church