Frederick Lee “Freddy” Mahaffey, 73, died in his Roanoke Rapids home Wednesday, February 17, 2021. 

Freddy was born in Halifax County, NC, son to the late David Leo Mahaffey, Sr. 

He was raised by — along with his siblings, Brenda Mahaffey Livesay who is married to Jay, and Steve Mahaffey who is married to Joan, of Waxhaw, NC — his grandparents, Bessie Mahaffey, who he called mother and his grandfather, Doc Mahaffey, who he called Daddy Mahaffey. 

Freddy loved hunting and fishing and family gatherings. 

He especially loved gatherings at Bobby Edwards’ and going to Randy Lee’s house because Randy was able to create deer stands that would accommodate Freddy who was battling Parkinson’s Disease. 

He loved playing pool at Hux’s Billiards. He loved cooking and sharing recipes with Troy Cribb, and he was also a member of Community Hunting Club. 

Freddy worked as a welder and machinist at Bibb for over 30 years. 

Freddy later went to work with one of his closest friends, Fuzzy Conner at William & Lamb, until his health played a factor in his retirement. 

In addition to his father, Freddy was preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother, Doc and Bessie Mahaffey and brother, David Mahaffey, Jr.

Freddy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Rook Mahaffey of the home, his only child, Tony Wayne Mahaffey and wife, Angela Acree Mahaffey; grandchildren, Megan, Seth Mahaffey and Kale Olnhausen and 2 great grandchildren, Matthew and Dawson Turner, all of Roanoke Rapids. Also surviving is a special family friend, Shelly Wright of Roanoke Rapids. 

The family will hold a memorial service to remember Freddy’s life Sunday, February 28, 2021, at the Roanoke Rapids Church of God at 3:00 pm. The family will be receiving friends at 801 E 11th St. in Roanoke Rapids. 

Due to Covid restrictions, social distancing and facial coverings are recognized. 

Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Services is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com