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1937
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2009
William Frith Obituary
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for William Frith
Naomi Coleman
September 3, 2009
How can I begin? I also went to Lyman Hish, knew Bill and family. Mostly Mother as she encouraged us to do marches, and enjoy music. I thouhgt she was the grandest! Then, geraldine, this to you as you greive. May God hold you close. I've experienced your loss. It is not easy, but knowing his is in heaven, gives us the peace we need. Your Mother. was a great influence on my life. For all she endured and still smiled. Keep the faith, as I know Bill would like.
Susie Frith-Harvey
March 4, 2009
My Dad
Written by Susie Frith-Harvey, youngest daughter of Bill and Penny Frith
In all my life, I have never met anybody who I admired more than my father. Everyone who knows me knows that my daddy was my hero. Me, on the other hand, I was a pain in the rear from the very beginning. There was no trip, either by car, boat, or plane that didn’t include Susie vomiting everywhere. My parents used to chase me around the kitchen table trying to give me Dramamine each time we took a trip. Inconveniently enough, I also could not swallow pills so they’d crush it up and put it in a tablespoon with orange juice. I’d throw it up before we even got in the car. I had numerous ailments as a child. That may explain why I was always given special attention. I was and always will be daddy’s little girl.
I may have been daddy’s little girl but my brother Cecil was my daddy’s hunting and fishing companion. Since I had motion sickness, I was never invited to go fishing…until we moved to MS. I was so excited when my daddy invited me to go fishing at Pass Christian pier with him and my brother. When we got to the harbor, my father chained the fishing rod to my belt and then chained my belt to the railing. He was afraid a big fish would hit my hook and throw me over the sea wall. Although I appreciated his concerns and efforts to include me, I never went fishing with them again. If I had known that he would be taken from us so soon, I would have made an effort to share more of his interests.
My daddy never spanked me. I remember one time when my mom was in the hospital my father had to care for me and my brother. This was something he was not accustomed to since he was gone a lot on business travel. Anyway, he was preparing something for us to eat and made me a sandwich with mayo. I told him I didn’t like mayo so he went back into the kitchen and made me another sandwich, this time with mustard. I promptly told him I did not like mustard either. I thought he was reaching towards me to spank me. It scared me so bad that I peed all over the floor. That was the first and last time he attempted to spank his little girl.
He spoiled me rotten. I don’t know what I did to deserve such love but I’m grateful for it. And to add to my rottenness, there were the Tanners. My daddy always said that if there was an ugly pair of shoes, his little girl would inevitably want them. One time I wanted these bright orange high top sneakers and my dad thought they were the most hideous shoes he’d ever seen. I HAD to have them. After begging my daddy to no avail, I started working on Dr. T. I won’t bore you with the details so I will just tell you that I did get those ugly orange sneakers and I still have them to this day.
Some of my fondest memories are those spent with The Tanners and others going to churches for lay witness missions. Mike Ramsey and I would minister to the youth and also assist my daddy and the Kramer’s with leading the music. Daddy and Dr. T would often ask me to sing “Father’s Eyes”. It was one of their favorites for me to sing. It pleased them both and that made me very proud. I learned how to accompany myself on piano while singing. Daddy was so proud of me. He told everybody how proud he was that I was his daughter……. so graceful, and talented. When I was a senior in high school, we went to Alabama for a lay witness mission trip. The very first evening, my father called me to the front to sing his favorite song. As I was walking up to the pulpit, he told the congregation that the beautiful talented girl that was about to sing was his daughter. So I went to the piano and sang Father’s Eyes for everyone. My daddy couldn’t have been prouder. As I walked away from the piano and headed towards the stairs to join the congregation, my father reminded everyone of his daughter’s talent and beauty, commenting that the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. About that time, I tripped over the microphone cord, and fell down the steps. My father quickly announces to the startled congregation that this was Penny’s half. I’m sure some of you have heard this story before. It was one of his favorite stories to tell about me. (The truth be told, I consider it an honor to be considered anything like either of my parents.)
Annette Galloway
March 2, 2009
I felt that God Inspired this poem for Bill today. I put it on a web site where I could share it with each one that loved him. GBU Annette
http://agalloway.homestead.com/BillFrith.html
Carol Ann North
February 28, 2009
Bill and I shared at least an hour and half each day from 1987 to 1994. We carpooled together, going back and forth to NAVO. Bill shared the love of the Lord with me everyday for those 7 years. He shared his wisdom and care, and I knew he prayed everyday for me. Through Bill's witness I rededicated my life to the Lord. I thank God for Bill. When my son died, the weekend before Bill retired from NAVO, I called Bill conflicted to where my son was. Bill came by later that day and told me that the Lord revealed to him that my son with with Him. Ran into Bill two years later, the day before my mastectomy. Bill was there at the hospital, praying for me, and I knew then all would be well. Bill I thought of you often, and know the Lord purposely brought you into my life. You will be one of the first people I will want to see, after Jesus when I go home, and to hug your neck.
Hazel Revis
February 28, 2009
I am sorry about the death of Bill. I know each of you will miss him very much. May you receive strength and comfort in knowing that God will be your help in this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
Paul and Brenda Peltzer
February 27, 2009
All our love, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Ray and Lue Powers
February 27, 2009
Dear Penny and Family,
Ray and I remember all the wonderful times we had at your house and church. We are so thankful we had the opportunity to share a little in Bill's life. Our love and prayers are with you.
Love,
Ray and Lue Powers
Ronda Reiter
February 27, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana Martin DuBois
February 27, 2009
Dear Penny,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you.
Mary Jo Holley Hall
February 23, 2009
Please find comfort in knowing our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Cecil Frith
February 23, 2009
I love you dad.
Betty Jones
February 22, 2009
Judy, Johnny, Penny and Families,
I remember all the good things that happened over the years on Orchard Ave. All the neighbors we had, the weddings and now the funerals. Your family has always been a part of our lives. I know how much sorry your hearts will hold in the loss of a husband, father, brother, and uncle. Billy will be greatly missed. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.
Mike Ramsey
February 21, 2009
Will never forget all the prayer meetings held in your house...for all the fond memories of New Covenant Church and then of seeing you and Penny so often as you came to church to minister! You and Dr. Jim are running streets of gold now! You have finished the race with confidence!
FRANK PEAKE
February 21, 2009
Bill,old friend,wish we could have seen you more over the years.One
more hunting trip would have been
nice. Will always remember you and
the good times we had.
Jack Akers
February 21, 2009
The Class of 1956 of Franklin County High School, of which William was a member, sends its heartfelt sympathy.
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