Deacon Frederick Coby, 63, of Lakeland, FL, died Thursday, September 4, 2025, at his residents in Lakeland FL. He was a deacon of the Greater Works Ministries in Winter Haven, FL.

He leaves to cherish his legacy wife: Sophia L. Coby, mother: Delores Lockwood Dunn, siblings: Brenda Coby, Sanetta Day, Linda Coby Veronica Dunn (Avious Williams), Rodrick Coby (Trina Downen) and George Dunn. Fred was the father to, Donishia Yarde (Derrick), Melody Williams (George ll), Melvin Jiles Jr., Jarvis Jiles (Rachel). Christina Denson (Reginald), M. La"manda Burkett (Derrick), Mose L Parker and Jessica Paker. He was the proud grandfather of 22 grandchildren,1 great grand, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation with family and friends will take place at Greater Works Ministries located at 2110 Oakhurst Drive, Winter Haven, FL, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Friday, September 12, 2025.  Funeral service will be Saturday September 13, 2025, 2:30 PM at Greater Works Ministries.