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Russell FRYE Obituary
He was born in Greensboro, N.C., on May 12, 1922. He was a resident of Hampton from 1942 to 1963 and moved to Newport News in 1963, where he presently presided. Russell worked for the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company before entering the Army. He was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army from 1944 to 1946. He worked at the A&P grocery store as a butcher for many years. He retired after 30 years of service as Manager of the Newport News Branch of the Shelby Mutual Insurance Company as an insurance adjuster. He was known in the area as a talented antique clock repairman. Russell was a member of Lakeside Church, where he served as Deacon.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Frye and Viola Cagle; two brothers, Raymond Frye and William Edward Frye; sister, Lois Steraling.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 69 years, Lola Tillman Frye; a daughter, Brenda F. Hare and her husband, Roy of Newport News, Va.; two sons; R. Earl Frye Jr., and his wife, Jeanine of Shelbyville, Tenn., Mark W. Frye and his wife, Suzanne of York County, Va.; four grandsons, Kevin and Chris Hare, Mitchell and Jake Frye; two granddaughters, Michelle Smith and Elora Frye; seven great-grandchildren, Julia and Kelsey Hare, Lindsey, Alexis and Sydney Smith, Dylan and Donna Frye; two sisters, Virginia Matthews and Alice Faye George of Sanford, N.C.; one brother, Jimmy Frye of Lynchburg, Va.
Russell was a kind and gentle man, always had a smile, who loved his family and church family. He loved the Lord with all his heart and worshipped him every day, this showed by the way he treated others. He will be missed very much.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2011, at Peninsula Funeral Home Chapel, Newport News, Va. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2011, at Peninsula Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeside Church, P.O. Box 2931, Newport News, VA 23609. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Jane Bateman
July 16, 2011
Brenda, I have such wonderful memories of your daddy driving us to school. He was such a kind man! I know you all will miss him. My love to you and your Mom, as well.
love, Jane McDaniel Bateman
Spartanburg, SC
Roxanne Prine
July 8, 2011
You all are in my thoughts and prayers Love you.
July 8, 2011
You all are in out prayers.
Love ya,
Bradley, Aedrin, Reid, Brooks, and Turner Albright/ Richard Murray
Ruth Cason
July 8, 2011
I know you have many happy memories of him. Thinking of you.
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July 8, 2011
EARL & FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS R W/YOU,FOR THE LOSS OF UR SWEET FATHER.LOVE CECIL & PAm davis
Donald & France Bowyer
July 7, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Susan Price
July 7, 2011
It was my privilege to meet Mr. Frye and purchase a clock from him years ago. He was gracious and kind. May the family know that Mr. Frye was well respected and left an imprint on those who traveled in his path.May God's peace be with you all.
Brent Bolin
July 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. May God give you continuous comfort and peace.
July 7, 2011
Russell was a friend who we will never forget. He had a gentle quiet nature. His life was one that we would all be wise to follow. To his beloved family. please know that we love you and send our deepest sympathy. To his Lakeside Church family, rejoice in knowing that Deacon Russell is now with his Heavenly Father. Howard & Donna Levitt--Yorktown, Virginia
Donna Cole
July 7, 2011
As a member of the family and a member of the Lakeside Church, I would like to say that we will miss Russell so very much. He was one of our church Deacons. A kind and gentle man. Always smiling. He will be greatly missed in our church services every Sunday, but I know he is resting with the Lord.
Lisa Levitt
July 7, 2011
Russell was one of the most loving people I have ever met. I have alot of fond memories of him as I grew up. He never spoke ill of anyone. He was a wonderful asset to Lakeside Church of God of Prophecy which is now known as Lakeside Church. He not only loved his family dearly but he also loved his church family very much. He was an example to all that met him. People may have taken our church building but they can never take our love for one another. My prayers are with your family and WE will stand strong together.
Donna Cole
July 7, 2011
As a member of the family and a member of the Lakeside Church, I would like to say that we all will miss Russell very much. He was one of our Deacons and such a kind and gentle man. Always smiling. We will greatly miss him in our Lakeside Church Services each Sunday.
Nan Heath
July 7, 2011
It was a privilege to worship with Mr. Frye and his family. Even though it was difficult for many to relocate one Sunday when we gathered at my home, he was so gracious as he blessed us all with his sweet spirit and a smile!
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Suzanne Frye
July 6, 2011
July 6, 2011
Lakeside is gone.............
Verna and Raymond Shackelford
July 6, 2011
Deaar Lola and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be greatly missed. We send love and our deepest sympathy to all.
July 6, 2011
Mark,
I sure am sorry to hear about your dad. There is no doubt he is with his Heavenly Dad now and I know you will miss him until we all get there. If I can do anything please let me know. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Phillip Milburn
Sherri Winnegan
July 6, 2011
To Mark and family im sorry to hear about the loss of your father.I will keep you in prayer.
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