Frederick Allen Lugar
Covington Native Owned Lugar Lumber Company
After celebrating his birthday on July 22, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren, Frederick Allen Lugar passed away July 27, 2022 at the age of 83. Fred was born July 22, 1939 to Ashby Godby Lugar and Virginia Louise Critzer Lugar in Covington. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Charles Lee, Ashby Godby (AG) Jr. and William (Bill).

Fred attended Oceana High School in Oceana, W.Va., for three years before attending Greenbrier Military Academy in Lewisburg, W.Va., where he graduated. He then attended West Virginia University where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity and graduated in 1962 with a degree in business administration.

Upon graduating, Fred went to work with his father, A.G. Sr., and brother, A.G. Jr. at Lugar Lumber Company, Inc. based in Oceana, W.Va. Fred and A.G. expanded upon the success of their father in building one of the most vibrant lumber companies in the Southeast. Upon the successful sale of the business in 1993, Fred retired and moved to Virginia with his wife, Debbie.

Over 30 years in his native Oceana, W.Va., Fred established a legacy of giving back to the community by founding the Oceana Sports Boosters where he was the first president and responsible for significant improvements to the infrastructure of the facilities and well-being of the athletes. Additionally, Fred and Lugar Lumber Co. Inc. provided a scholarship for a graduating senior each year.

Fred was president of Ash Lou Farms and Lugar Lumber Inc. Farms in Gap Mills, W.Va., a 1,200-acre black Angus cattle and recreational farm where the entire family and many friends enjoyed decades of prosperity and fun.

Among his many talents and loves, Fred was an amazing golfer, hunter, swimmer, drummer, spoons player and aspiring Cowboy (thanks to his loyal horse, Dolly). Later in life, Fred and Debbie spent significant time at the The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, where Fred was an employee favorite and counted the many friends there as extended family.

Fred is survived by his wife, Debbie Lugar; three children, and five grandchildren. Children are Elizabeth Lugar (Lisa) of Cetona, Italy, his daughter; Matthew Lugar of Redding, Conn., son, along with his wife, Sandy; and Doug Bailey of Virginia Beach, son, along with his wife, Elizabeth. Grandchildren are Nicholas Benelli of New York, N.Y., Henry Lugar of Redding, Conn., Teddy Lugar of Redding, Conn., Katheryn Bailey of Virginia Beach, and Owain Bailey of Virginia Beach. Fred loved all of his family and a multitude of great friends.