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Charles Fry Obituary

FRY Charles M. Fry, age 78, of Columbus, entered into eternal rest in the House of the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer and heart disease. A 1949 graduate of West High School, Charlie was the longtime owner and operator of Rome-Hilliard IGA. He enjoyed spending time with friends and traveling with Layne Bell. He also enjoyed spending time on the Dolder Farm with his friend, Don. His son, Charles M. Fry, Jr., sister, Vivian, and brothers, John and Deac, precede him in death. He is survived by his son, Cliff Fry; sister, Faith (Don) Bell; many nieces and nephews; dear friend, Grace Evans, her children, Marsha Colahan, Billy Evans, and Melissa Palmer, and her grandchildren, Cierra, Gaven, Kimer, Brixton, Harlie, Kendall, and Charlee. Charlie will be interred at Sunset Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 in the Fireside Room of Cypress Wesleyan Church, 377 Alton Darby Creek Road, Galloway, Ohio 43119, where friends will be received from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday (Eulogy at 7 p.m.). Messages may be sent to the family via email at [email protected]. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL CHOICES, phone (614) 539-4508. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cypress Wesleyan Church.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Dec. 8 to Dec. 9, 2008.

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Jean Schlaechter

December 11, 2008

Cliff so sorry for your loss. I'm sure your dad really appreciated that you made the time to come and take care of him. Know that I am thinking of you and when you get the time we'll get together.

Kristin Akrouche

December 9, 2008

Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
-Mary Frye

JULIE O'BRIEN (WEGMAN)

December 9, 2008

CLIFF, GRACE AND FAMILY, I WOULD JUST LIKE YOU ALL TO KNOW HOW SORRY I AM TO HERE ABOUT YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU. I CAN ALSO TELL YOU ONE THING ABOUT CHARLIE, THAT MY PARENTS LOVED TO GO OUT WITH CHARLIE AND GRACE. THEY ALWAYS TOLD ME WHAT A GREAT TIME THEY USED TO HAVE TOGETHER. MY MOM ALWAYS TOLD ME THAT CHARLIE WAS A GREAT GUY TO WORK FOR TOO. NOW, THEY ARE TOGETHER AGAIN, AND I AM SURE THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE MORE GREAT TIMES TOGETHER. IF THERE IS ANY THING I CAN DO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

connie blake

December 8, 2008

Dear Grace and Charlie's family, I 'm so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great man. I will miss him coming in for a haircut. Your all in my prays. Connie Blake

Sue Wickenheiser

December 8, 2008

Dear Cliff,
Uncle Charlie will be truely missed. He always had a smile on his face when ever he greated me. We have very many fond memories of him. I'm so glad he took so many old movies of the family they are a treasure you can't measure. Uncle Charlie is having a real family Reunion now. Love & Prayer

Sue Weigand-Wickenhieser

Jodi Hennen

December 8, 2008

This is what I'll always remember when I think of Charlie.

Beulah Park and Scioto Downs-he was always SO happy when someone else won big.... The look of surprise on his face when I came to the Sportsbook in Vegas with a $1000.00 winner... and THEN a $500.00 winner!!! Dancing at the Posttime Lounge to country music.... Riding in the car and chatting all the way to Argosy....SO MANY silly emails he sent to me over the years...and the way he always called me "Jodelle"...

Much loved and greatly missed....

Layne Bell

December 8, 2008

Charlie, we miss you already, but you will NEVER be forgotten. My deepest sorrows go out to your family & everyone who had the good fortune to know you over the years. Special thoughts & prayers to Cliff ,Grace , and Melissa for lending me love and support over these tough 10 months.

Linda Ryan

December 8, 2008

May Gob Bless you in your time of sorrow.

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