Billy Gene Fry's Obituary
Bill Fry, age 97, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Juanita, his sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Deanna Fry, Don and Pamela Fry, and his daughter and son-in-law, Patti and Rick Schmigle, as well as his 7 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Bill and Juanita celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary last Christmas Eve. He retired from Southwestern Bell after 33 years of service, and moved with the love of his life to Pitkin, Colorado, for their retirement. They were part-time residents of Pitkin for 40 years until they moved back to Tulsa to be with family. Bill was a World War II Veteran, serving in the Merchant Marines on the USS Wilhamette Victory near Okinawa, Japan.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, August 19, 2024, at Floral Haven Rose Chapel in Broken Arrow.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Billy Frys honor to Family and Children's Services in Tulsa—fcsok.org.
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