Frederick E. "Fred" Caustic

FREDERICK E. “FRED” CAUSTIC, age 75 of Dandridge, TN formerly of Green Cove Springs, FL and Gatlinburg, TN went home to be with his Lord on Sunday morning, July 22, 2018 following a battle with cancer. He was born, March 23, 1943 in Barre, Vermont the son of the late Charles Dennison Caustic and Bessie Meryle (Martin) Caustic and was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia “Ginger” Caustic. Fred was former owner and operator of Helm Funeral Home in Green Cove Springs, FL and later owned a shoe and leatherworks shop in the Arts Community of Gatlinburg, TN. After retiring to Dandridge, TN, he joined the staff of Farrar Funeral Home as funeral director and embalmer and was a member of the Dandridge First United Methodist Church. Fred will be remembered for his kind gentle spirit and his joy of being with family and friends. He is survived by his children, Dawn, Bryce, Jason and Rianna Caustic; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and special friend, Susie Simms. A celebration of life service will be held, Saturday, August 4, 2018, 4:00pm at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel, Dandridge with Rev. Dr. Steven Brown officiating. The family will receive friends that afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00pm prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial gifts be made to the American Cancer Society. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME, DANDRIDGE, TN www.farrarfuneralhome.com