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FRYE, RICHARD NORMAN -age 84, of South Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2013. Norman was the founder and owner of Vol Markets. He served in the US Navy and US Air Force during the Korean War. Norman was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Allie Mae Frye; brothers, Allen Roy, John, Robert, Harris, Leo, and Bill Frye; and sister, Ethel Calfee. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Acuff Frye; daughter and son-in-law, Lyn and Charles Wellborn; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Mindy Frye; grandchildren, Wesley Beeler, Alex Kelley, Olivia Frye; great-grandson, Carter Beeler and his mother, Hannah Clark; sisters-in-law, Jean Frye, Mary Davis, Wilma Lawrence, and Vivian McClain; many nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Berry Funeral Home. Burial will be private. Per Norman's request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Young-Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, TN 37919 or the Free Medical Clinic of America, 6209 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.
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Your Dad was good to me back in my hayday. Great to work for, got me thru Doyle High School.Carry on the Rich family tradition
Darryl Williams
August 4, 2013
Alan this truly saddens my heart! I just found out 18th.july or I would have been at the service. You know the Love and Respect I had for your Dad. He was a man of his word and very Honorable. He will be missed by many people and his friends! Your family will be in my prayers God Bless and give you the peace only God can give!
Minister Billy Bates
July 19, 2013
Charlotte & Family - I was very sorry to hear of Norman's passing. I know there must be a large void but time will heal your pain and one day you know you will meet again. Please know your in my thoughts & prayers!!!
Brigitte Short
July 18, 2013
Alan I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do please let us know. Hugs and love, Tiffany Ramsey
Tiffany Ramsey
July 16, 2013
Charlotte, Lyn and Alan, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I just found out today and I am praying for you all. Just remember that this is only temporary. You all will be in my prayers.
Rusty Raney
July 15, 2013
alan so sorry to hear about your dad my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family renee shadrick
July 15, 2013
Charlotte, keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Carla Hurst
July 15, 2013
Alan,I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. This is only a temporary separation."To be absent from the body, Is to be present with the Lord". 2Corinthians 5:8. Praying for you and your family. Janet McMahan (Humans BP)
July 15, 2013
Alan, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad! He will be missed by many!
I lost my Dad in 2009 and like me, you will never forget your Dad!
You learned many lessons from him!
Ray Phillips
July 15, 2013
Charlotte, I are sorry to hear about Norman, Sarah and I will have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. I feel like I have lost one of my best friends that was like a father to me while growing up
Roger Flenniken
July 14, 2013
Alan,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. I pray for God's comfort for you and your family at this difficult time.
Cheri Martin-Spivey
July 14, 2013
Alan, We are so sorry to hear about your dad, He will be missed. You are in our prayers & thoughts.
Tony, Melinda, Bridgette, Brittany Burns
Tony & Melinda Burns
July 14, 2013
Frye family, We are so sorry about your loss. your dad was a great man. He will be sadly missed. Prayers are with you.
Tony, Melinda, Bridgette, Brittany Burns
Tony & Melinda Burns
July 14, 2013
Sorry for your loss Charlotte and Alan.
Linda Omary-White
July 14, 2013
Sorry for your loss.
April Gibson
July 14, 2013
Sorry for your loss Charlotte and Alan. Will keep you all in my prayers.
Rose Anderson
July 14, 2013
our deepest sympathy for your family and thoughts and prayers are with you all, chris & jackie smith
July 14, 2013
Charlotte, Alan and Lynn, Matt and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. You ALL are in our Prayers, Love, Matthew and Lisa McMurray
July 14, 2013
We're sorry for your loss. Norman will be missed. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray and Louise
Ray Shelton
July 14, 2013
Alan, Ray and I are so sorry about the loss of your Dad. He had to have been a wonderful man to raise such a nice son. We wish peace for you in the days ahead. You may not remember us but we are ones moving from FL back to S. Knox.
Ray King
July 14, 2013
So sorry for your loss Charlotte. You and the children are in my prayers.
Carolyn Knight Poynter.
Carolyn Knight Poynter
July 14, 2013
Aunt Charlotte, Lyn and Alan, I was sad to hear the news. I pray that God will give you His comfort and fill you with the hope of eternal life our Lord has provided. We love y'all!
Claudia Simpson
July 14, 2013
Charlotte, Lynn & Alan,
I sure did enjoy Norman's advice throughout the years. He was a very special man and I know you all will feel the loss for a long time. Our prayers for the family will be that God give you comfort and peace in the days ahead.I know you guys know it but your Dad and husband told me many times how much he loved and cared for you all. We love you all too.
Garry, Valerie, Savannah
Garry Ridinger
July 13, 2013
Alan, We are so sorry for your loss. He was an icon in the community. He will be missed greatly. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May GOD keep you and your family close during this time of loss.
Angela Cox
July 13, 2013
Alan & family, so very sorry about your loss. Thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Danny Huffaker
July 13, 2013
Pastor Vic Berry and family
July 13, 2013
Sending love thoughts to the whole family, especially to Alan and Mindy, love Valerie and Frieda O'Barr.
Valerie Obarr
July 13, 2013
Keeping the Frye family in our prayers.
Andrea Nicole Winton
July 13, 2013
Charlotte, Alan and Lynn: I am so sorry to hear about Norman. I know he will be missed by many. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time. My sincere condolences, Love to all.
Janie Richards
July 13, 2013
Alan,so sorry about the loss of your Dad,I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ,Connie,Terry,Jerry and Scott Campbell
Connie Campbell
July 12, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I will continue to have all of you in my prayers and thoughts. Know that we're all here for you. We will miss Norman very much.
Jennifer Ravo
July 12, 2013
So sorry. You know you have been and are very much in our thoughts and prayers.
David HAhn (and FESCO Friends)
July 12, 2013
Alan, God Bless your Family during these difficult times.
Leland Murphy Family
July 12, 2013
Alan, Eddie and I are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Kay & Edward Mayes
July 12, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Crow's Alignment
July 12, 2013
We are sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Paul McMahan (Humans BP) and Family
July 12, 2013
Dear Charlotte, Lyn, and Allen;
I was very sad to hear Uncle Norman passed. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Michelle Frye-Spray
July 12, 2013
Charlotte, Alan, Lyn & Family:
Heartfelt sympathy to you in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts & prayers today and will be in the days to come.
Ken & Shirley Holbert
July 12, 2013
Charlotte, Alan, and Lyn,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Calvin Lane
July 12, 2013
So sorry to read of Norman's passing. We always have fond memories of him and his stories. Perry has thought about him often. Praying that God will take his loving arms and embrace you all. Perry, Robbie, and Brett
July 12, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about Norman. We will hold your family up in prayer so that God may comfort your hearts and help you in this difficult time.
Love to you all
Wayne and Cracker
July 12, 2013
Dear Lyn and Charlotte, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything at all please let us know. Praying for you and your family.
Tina and Doug Clabo
July 12, 2013
May God comfort and bless you during this time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Scott
July 11, 2013
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