Don Frye

Don William Frye passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Shaire Center in Lenoir, North Carolina.

He was born February 4, 1938 to the late Perry Oscar Frye and Bess Deal Frye of Lenoir, North Carolina.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Harold Frye and Max Frye, and sisters, Ebba Jo Morrison, Jean Beach, and Janet Conway.

Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Brenda Triplett Frye; son Dan William Frye and wife Gina Smith Frye of Statesville, North Carolina and daughter Dana Frye Roten and husband Ivan Carl Roten of Boone, North Carolina; grandchildren Jake William Frye, Baylee Renee Frye, Graham Frye Roten, and Marshal Frye Roten.

He is also survived by sister, Barbara Frye Hicks of Lenoir, North Carolina and a number of nieces and nephews.

Don graduated from Lenoir High School in 1956. He proudly served in the North Carolina National Guard. He was a self-employed barber, builder, real estate broker and was employed by the Caldwell County Schools Maintenance Department. In his retirement, he enjoyed building his mountain house in Jefferson, NC. In all that he did, he was a reflection of the goodness and glory of God.

A public graveside service will be held at 4pm Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Blue Ridge Memorial Park, 2017 Wilkesboro Boulevard, Lenoir, North Carolina. A service of celebration will follow at 5:30pm at Union Baptist Church, 4595 Union Baptist Road, Lenoir, North Carolina. The family will receive friends at the church following the service.

Our sincere thanks and gratitude to Shaire Center and Amorem - Hospice for their loving care.

Memorials may be made to Union Baptist Church, 4595 Union Baptist Road, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645 and to Amorem - Hospice , 902 Kirkwood Street, Northwest, Lenoir, North Carolina 28645.