James E. Fry, Jr.

JAMES E. FRY JR., better known as "Buck" or "Uncle Buck", passed away October 19, 2018 at his home. Born June 23, 1937 in Huntington, to Ezra and Garnet (nee: Ellis) Fry, he had been a longtime Cleveland area resident until moving to Huntsburg, Ohio, three years ago to live with his daughter Reba (Robert Debevits) Dykes. While in Cleveland, Buck would tend to a vegetable garden, growing some of the tallest and largest vegetables in the area. He is survived by his siblings, Virginia Riggs Rickman and Johnny Joe Fry, both of the Huntington area; four grandchildren, their spouses and children and many nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings: Manford "Boozie" and William F. "Bill" Fry, Patricia Ross, Ruby Rickman, Lyndall Talbott and Reda "Jeannie" Adkins. A memorial gathering will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 2, 2018 at Reger Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1242 Adams Avenue, Huntington, WV 25704 with a noon service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Ohio services by Marc F. Burr Funeral Home of Painesville, Ohio, and local services by Reger Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com .