Fred Jackson “Jack” Frye, age 86 of Clarkesville, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, following an extended illness.
Born in Clarkesville, Georgia on July 12, 1936, he was a son of the late Willard & Ethel Watts Frye. Jack attended Clarkesville Baptist Church and retired from LP Service, Inc. He was a man who loved the Lord and his family immensely. Jack showed great kindness and caring to everyone. He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Cold War and was member of the Clarkesville Masonic Lodge # 325 F. & A.M.
In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his brothers, Philip Oliver Frye, Billy E. Frye, & Allen A. Frye.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mary Thacker Frye of Clarkesville, GA; son & daughter-in-law, Dexter & Teri Frye of Cleveland, GA; daughter, Selena Dianne Burke of Demorest, GA; grandchildren, Nathan Burke, Anna & Blake Webb, & Lisa Morris; several nieces, nephews, & great-grandchildren as well as 1 great-granddaughter on the way.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Pastor Grady Walden & Chaplain John Reeser officiating. Interment will follow in the Yonah Memorial Gardens in Demorest.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour on Saturday, November 19, 2022.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Clarkesville Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 667 Clarkesville, GA. 30523 or to the Clarkesville Masonic Lodge #325 F.& A.M. c/o Ron Anderson, P.O. Box 713 Clarkesville, Georgia 30523, in memory of Jack Frye for Children’s Christmas.
An online guest registry is available for the Frye family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the PruittHealth Hospice, especially Heather Griffin, Judy Biron, Rhonda Smith, & John Reeser.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
