Fred Center, 80, of Dayton, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on March 16, 1944 to James and Mabel (nee: Turner) Center in Lee City, KY.

Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and David Center, one sister, Fern McDonald and one granddaughter, Ellie Centers.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 61 years, Gail (nee: Mitchell) Center, two sons, Scott (Garnett) Centers of Morrow, Dave (Maria) Center of Middletown, one brother, Paul Center, three sisters, Lavada Hill, Darlene Carter and Judy Center, three grandchildren, Brant Center, Kelly Center and Martina Rogers and one great-grandchild, Finn Center.

Visitation, Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, with a funeral service at 12:00 PM, all at the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon. Pastor EJ Lamb officiating. Interment will follow in Deerfield Cemetery.