Fedrick Wilson

Fedrick A. Wilson is the Executive Director of the South Carolina Respite Coalition. It is the only statewide non-profit organization in South Carolina addressing the needs for respite across the lifespan for all people caring for a loved one who has a significant disability, special need, or chronic illness. Respite Care is a short break from primary caregiving duties. It gives the caregiver an opportunity to rest, refresh, and recharge.

Fedrick graduated from Hemingway High School in Hemingway, SC, and South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and a Master of Education Degree in Counselor Education plus 30 hours. He also graduated from the Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary at Allen University in Columbia, SC, with a Master of Divinity Degree.

Fedrick participates in and/or holds membership in several professional, fraternal, civic, and non-profit organizations, community and statewide boards and committees, and ecumenical partnerships. Professionally, Fedrick has served as a Career and School Counselor in the public systems of South Carolina, a student services professional in higher education, a statewide non-profit/community action advocate, and a faith leader. Additionally, he proudly served in the United States Army Reserves as a commissioned officer. Fedrick is an ordained minister in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and currently serves as the Pastor of Live Oak AME Church in Vance, South Carolina.

Fedrick, a native of Nesmith (Williamsburg County), SC, is married to the love of his life, Tenessa Bell Wilson, and they currently reside in Lexington, SC. They are the proud parents of one daughter, Taylor Alena Wilson, and two sons, Timothy Allen and Trenton Andrew Wilson.