Michael Frye

Michael Frye obituary, Naples, FL

Michael Frye

Michael Frye Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beachwood Society - Naples on Jan. 17, 2026.
July 13th, 1949 Knoxville, TN - January 16th, 2026 Naples, FL

Mike was born to Pearl "Pete" Frye and Helen (Jones) Frye. He is survived by his wife Judy (Teed) Frye, and blended family:

Children - Kim Llewellyn (Jim), Tracey McCaulley (Devon), Mickey James, Christopher Daffron (Tammy), and Nicole Singletary (Casey); Grandchildren - Angelica Castillo, Michaela McCaulley, Dakota "Thor" McCaulley, Brooke Singletary, Chase Singletary, Cody Singletary (Michelle); Great grandsons Kasen Spaulding and Calvin Singletary; Sister-in-law Joy Greim, Nephew Zack Benson, and niece Samantha Hill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Elissa Ludlow, brother Johnny Frye, and grandson Colby Singletary.

Mike moved to Naples in 1961 and graduated from Naples High School. He worked as a carpenter most of his life, and eventually built his own house with the help of many friends and family. He loved the Smokey Mountains, road trips, dancing, and boating in the Gulf of Mexico and the Everglades. His biggest love was for his blended family. He rarely missed family events, soccer, basketball, and football games, or wrestling matches. His humor kept you guessing, but his stories always made you laugh.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Avow Hospice in his name at avowcares.org, or phone numbers 239-649-3683, 888-484-2869

Funeral services to be announced at a later date.

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