Robert Frye

1938 - 2025

On Christmas morning, just before dawn, Robert Lee Frye, age 87, of Pineola passed from this earthly life into his eternal heavenly home. He was surrounded by loved ones and his beloved fur babies, Penny and Maggie. Robert had been in declining health for some time and made it clear to his family that he was at peace and shared that he had spoken with Jesus and knew it was time for him to come home. He loved the Lord with all his heart and soul and sought to share His love with everyone he encountered. Robert was a devoted God fearing man, who led his family by walking daily in close fellowship with the Lord.

Robert was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of 57 years, Virginia Helton Frye; his parents, Iss and Alice Frye of Spruce Pine; infant sister Rosa Lee Frye; and sister in-law Trina Cook.

Left to cherish and carry on his memories are his son, Kevin Frye (Cheri), his daughter Gina Guinn (Jim), his grandchildren Heather Harrison (Ethan), Ashley Finley (Zane), Jared Frye (Marcus) and Caitlyn Young (Nick), his brother Phillip Frye (June), and special extended family members Donnie Cook, Julie Hopson (John), and Revonda Deaton.

Robert devoted his professional career working as a laboratory technician; first at Spruce Pine Hospital, then at Sloop Memorial Hospital, and concluded his career at Cannon Hospital in Linville. He was well known as being kind and considerate to those whose blood he had to draw and being the most gentle person, always hitting the vein on the first try.

A faithful member of Harmony Baptist Church in Pineola, Robert deeply loved his church family. He treasured time with his own family and took great joy tending to his garden. In later years, as his health declined, he found peace in bird watching-especially humming birds, cardinals-as well as enjoying the squirrels and other critters that came around his backyard bird feeders.

There will be a joint celebration of life for Robert and Virginia Frye at Harmony Baptist Church on January 3rd, with visitation from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. followed immediately by the service A private family burial will take place on a later date.