Larry "Jim" Fry

Larry J. “Jim” Fry, age 66 of Columbus, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Monday, April 11, 2011. Jim was born in Columbus and grew up in Grove City, son of W. Beale and Betty Jane Fry. At a young age, Jim met and later married the love of his life, Nancy, and the two of them went on to share in 46 years of marriage. Jim owned and operated Fry’s Equine Insurance Agency for more than 25 years, and was a respected life-long member of the equestrian community. Jim was a very loving and caring man who always put his family first and knew no strangers. He also found much spiritual fulfillment in his work through The Refuge; a ministry that focuses on “Changing Men’s Lives.” In addition, Jim also enjoyed the outdoors, particularly when he was playing golf. He will be missed by his loving wife, Nancy; daughters, Jimilea (Ron) Fry-Jordan and Lori Fry; special son, Steven Marshall; grandchildren, Colin Marshall and Benjamin and Sarah Pisaris; parents W. Beale and Betty Jane Fry; mother-in-law, Letty McGannon; sister Jeanette (Dave) Spangler; brother-in-law, Michael McGannon; niece, Amber (Jeff) Yors; nephew, Andrew (Jeanette) Michael; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Calling hours will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. Pastor Tom Thompson will officiate a celebration of Jim’s life at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 15 at RIVERSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2701 Zollinger Road, where the family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. A meal will be provided following the service by The Refuge Ministries. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Refuge, P.O. Box 919, Grove City, Ohio 43123, www.mensliveschanged.org; HomeReach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43214; to The American Cancer Society, Central Region Office, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43215, or to the charity of your choice.