Fred Farrar Lineberger

Fred Farrar Lineberger, 48, of Bessemer City, entered into rest on February 16, 2014 at The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He was born August 31, 1965 in Gaston County, son of Thomas Lowe Lineberger and Virginia "Bobbie" Farrar Lineberger of Bessemer City. Mr. Lineberger was a member of Concord United Methodist Church, Bessemer City, where he served as youth leader. He was passionate for the youth. He was employed by Dallas Machine Company. Fred enjoyed carp fishing. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Concord United Methodist Church, 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Bessemer City, officiated by Rev. Cindy Spicer and Rev. David Nolan. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd., Gastonia. Interment will be at Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery, Bessemer City. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lineberger is survived by: his loving wife of 23 years, Suzanne Bullard Lineberger of the home; son, John Lineberger of the home; daughter, Anna Lineberger of the home; brother, Rev. Thomas Lineberger Jr. and wife Debbie of Leesville, SC; sister, Penny Herman and husband Larry of Lincolnton, NC; mother and father in-law, Judy and Paul Bullard of Bessemer City; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; 7 nieces and nephews; 3 great nieces and nephews. Mr. Lineberger was preceded in death by: his sister, Tammy Lineberger. Memorials may be sent to Concord United Methodist Church, Youth Fund, 2404 Tryon Courthouse Rd., Bessemer City, NC 28016 or Open Arms Foundation, (Providing housing for those in medical crisis) 5120 Yale Rd., Memphis, TN 38134 A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.