He was a retired truck driver for the Argo - Collier Trucking Company and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Tiptonville - Reelfoot Lake American Legion Post #174. He was of the Baptist faith and he had lived in this area all of his life.
He is survived by a daughter - Patricia Crittendon (Jerry) of Fulton, KY, 5 sons - Donald Earl Fry, Clifton A. Fry, Timothy L. Fry and Jody Fry, all of South Fulton, TN and Harold L. Fry of Lynnville, KY, 8 grandchildren
and 5 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Mae (Stevens) Fry, his parents Mary Leona (Stennett) and William Clarence Fry, a son Mike W. Fry, a grandson Eric Crittendon and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral services for Mr. Earl Fry will be held at 2PM Friday in our funeral chapel with burial to follow in the Obion County Memorial Gardens. Friends may call the funeral home from 5 to 8 Thursday and anytime Friday until the funeral hour.