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Larry Frye Obituary
Larry Ellery Frye Sr; of Rockford departed this earthly life May 27, 2021. He was born September 3, 1951 in Ypsilanti, MI the son of Lem Earl Jr. and Celia Frye. Larry lived in Rockford since 1999 coming from Kalamazoo, MI. He was employed 30 years as a repairman by General Motors in Janesville, Wi; he also worked part-time as a greeter at Costco. Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Paul Church of God In Christ where he served as an Elder. He graduated from Ypsilanti, High School.
Larry leaves to cherish many loving memories, his wife Rosemary; daughter, Jessica Frye; three sons, Larry E. Jr. (Tasha) Frye , Marc Frye and Daniel (Charyl) Frye; 20 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother, Norma Frye; six sisters, Miriam Summerville, Celia Gold, Arlene McGregor, Gwendolyn (Pastor Greg) Jennings, Julie (Tony) Weatherspoon and Regina Frye; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; grandchildren, Paul E. Johnson Jr; Larry Frye III, Rio and Ryan Penix-Frye and Myracle Frye; three sisters, Mary Scott, Rachel Frye and Marsha J. Frye; and brother, Lem Frye III.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2021 at St. Paul C.O.G.I.C. 1001 Bishop Washington Ave. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.
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Michele White
June 12, 2021
Larry was a person who loved the lord. I can say that because when I first met him he out shouted and danced the whole church. This great man of God was for real when it came to praising the lord. I to know he was Holy Ghost filled because his dance and praise never changed. He loved you guys so dearly. I will be continuing to keep you guys in my prayers. My brother Larry will be truly missed but never forgotten. I love you guys.
Joseph Frye
June 12, 2021
Larry was always the same when ever you saw him the greatest smile
you ever seen and a the biggest heart for all God’s people and a love for his family. He will be missed but his life lives on thew out eternity never ending always present.
We cover his family with are prayers
That the father would comfort and strengthen you with his amazing grace.
Tuwalleme Chatman Driskell
June 11, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Elder Richard Worthy Tabernacle COGIC
June 10, 2021
Elder Fry loved the Lord with all his heart. He would always Worship, Praise, Shout and Dance before the Lord
My Brother in The Lord!
Michelle Morgan
June 5, 2021
Praying for the family and the loved ones. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers
Gloria Smart
June 5, 2021
My condolences and prayers are with the families
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