Frederick Whorrie, age 86 of Tamarac, FL passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024. He was born on April 8, 1938 in Gimme-me-bit, Clarendon, Jamaica to E.I. and Alice Whorrie. He was the seventh of eight children. He was also raised by his step-father, Moussa Singhdas.

Frederick is survived by his Children: Jean Ena Wildman, Ruthlyn Jagasar [Winston Jagasar],  Jennifer Ramsaran- Singh [Bisram Singh] and Yvonne Whorrie;  Grandchildren: Joan & Christine Livingston, Tomika Baker [Wayne Baker],  Radesh Jagasar [Gisele Jagasar], Arthur Ramsaran II [Nikita Ramsaran], Richard Ramsaran, Carl Mahabeer [Chantal Mahabeer] and Matthew Mahabeer; and Great Grandchildren: Shanti Jagasar, Arthur III & Nyla Ramsaran, Ramesh, Avesh & Mahalia Mahabeer and  Michael & Daneka Thompson and Destiny, Aaliyah and Wayne (Jr) Baker.

He is predeceased by his Parents, all of his siblings, his beloved wife, Elizabeth Whorrie, his daughter and son-in-law, Salema & Andrew Mahabeer, son-in law, Donovan Ramsaran and his Grandsons, Michael Livingston & Sunil Jagasar.

His hobbies included fishing with his grandsons: Sunil, Radesh, Arthur & Richie, playing dominoes, and listening to Indian music. He often loved visiting Jamaica to spend time with Grandsons, Carl & Matthew and go fishing there as well! Frederick especially cherished the time he had with all of his great grandchildren.

Due to his strict upbringing, and firm nature, he was well known in the community by the name “Sheriff”. He loved celebrating his Birthday and Father’s Day at the local Chinese Buffet and in his later days found an appreciation for Burger King, introduced to him by Grandson, Radesh.

While living in Jamaica he had several occupations which included a self-employed taxi van driver, fisherman and he also worked as a truck driver. When he came to the United States, he worked in construction as well.

He was loved by all, sadly missed and will be forever in our hearts.

Funeral viewing and service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at Metropolitan Baptist Church- 7200 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood FL 33024.  The viewing will be held at 11:00 AM,  the funeral service commencing at 11:30 AM, followed by the burial at Southern Memorial Park Cemetery, 15000 West Dixie Highway, North Miami FL 33181.