WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH - Fred J. Matt, 62, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, March 26) at St. Marks Cathedral in Wilmington.

He was born in Chicago, Ill., to James and Tina Matt. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and pursued business interests, including operating East Carolina Trucks, General Gear & Axle and Smith Chevrolet Jeep, and later turned to commercial real estate development.

Surviving: wife, Sharon Matt; daughter, Natasha of Wrightsville Beach; mother, Tina Matt of Raleigh; daughters, Mandi Matt Chappell (Brian), Meagan Matt Maddox (Clint), all of Raleigh, Melissa Matt Mallery (Kevin) of Youngsville; brother, Tina Matt (Myra) of Wilmington; sister, Maureen Matt Long (Scott) of Raleigh; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, James G. Matt.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Duke Cancer Institute (www.dukecancerfund.org), 512 S. Mangum St., Suite 400, Durham, NC 27701 or Child Advocacy & Parenting Place, P. O. Box 4305, Wilmington, NC 28406.