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Steve Fryar Obituary
Big Spring
Steve Fryar, 63, of Big Spring, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 , at Trinity Baptist Church in Big Spring with Derrick Looney, officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Stanton.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel.
Steve was born Jan. 31, 1953, in Big Spring, Texas to the late Neil and Betty Lou (Blissard) Fryar.
He was a graduate of Stanton High School and Tarleton State University. While at Tarleton, Steve won the 1977 World Championship in Bulldogging in the College World Championship Rodeo. He went on to make it in the National Finals Rodeo in 1980. He has also served on the Big Spring Rodeo Association Board and was inducted into the Tarleton State University Hall of Fame in 2015. He was also the Grand Marshall for the Big Spring Rodeo Parade that year.
Steve is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Fryar of Waco, and Julie Tarr and husband, Stephen of Midland; one son, Sterling Fryar and wife, Jessica of San Angelo; three grandchildren, Aizlee Tarr, Kannon Tarr, and Sloan Fryar; one brother, Danny Fryar and wife, Billie of Stanton; and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Tarleton State University Rodeo Team, PO Box T 0640, Stephenville, Texas 76402.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at npwelch.com.
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Bud Hunt
January 13, 2017
I had known Steve since teenage years in the rodeo ,stampede,and around town,Steve was a Man among men.I always had high respect for him and his Family,so sorry for your loss,love always Bud Hunt
Vicki Slaton
January 13, 2017
I was just shocked and saddened at the news of Steve. I worked with him and he was always such a joy to be around,. Stevie Don you will be missed by many. RIP my dear friend.
Bill Brown JR
January 13, 2017
Sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I saw him only periodically, normally at the Big Spring rodeo. He was always kind and sincere. He will be missed.
Patsy Blissrad Langdon
January 13, 2017
So sorry to hear about the loss of Stevie Don as I knew him. Praying that the good Lord will comfort and give the family peace and understanding.
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