Zia Fredericks

Zia Arnell Fredericks grew up in the Charleston/North Charleston area and was known to family and friends for his bright smile and lively personality. He was a son to Anne Nicholson and William Rollin, Jr., and a brother to Akiem Fredericks, Toni Rae Moore, Leia S. White, and Tamara Washington. Zia was a father to three children — Shakeyo Grant, Zyha Fredericks, and Zvey Fredericks — a role his loved ones and condolence messages on his memorial pages describe as central to who he was.

Friends and those who left messages of sympathy recalled Zia as someone who enjoyed joking with people at the barbershop, who could light up a room with his grin, and who took pride in his family. His funeral arrangements were handled by North Area Funeral Home in North Charleston and services were held at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church; those details reflect the community and church circles that were important to him and to his family.

While public records of Zia’s life are limited in scope, the guestbook and funeral notice published in local obituary listings make clear he was cherished by many. Messages from cousins, longtime friends, and neighbors emphasize his role as a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, and the deep sorrow felt by a community at his loss.

Zia’s life — as remembered by his family and friends — was one of connection and laughter, anchored by his children and close relatives. Though the public record about the circumstances of his death is sparse in memorial sources, those who knew him continue to remember his smile, his humor, and the warmth he brought to everyday moments. This page honors Zia Arnell Fredericks as a real person whose relationships and presence mattered deeply to those who loved him.