James Vernon, beloved husband of 59 years to Lois B. Frye (née Terrell). Loving father of Joan (the late Ricky) Byrge, Grace (Paul) Boinay, Janice Frye, and the late Peggy Frye. Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Christopher, Benjamin and Nicholas. Great-grandfather of Henri and Graham. James was the second child of the late Louis and Laura Frye, dear sibling to five brothers and two sisters. James passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at age 83. Visitation Friday, October 28, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. – 12:45 P.M. at Temple Baptist Church, 11965 Kenn Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45240. Funeral Service to follow at 1:00 P.M. at the church. Burial at Reading Cemetery. Memorials may be made in honor of James to Hospice of Cincinnati. Online condolences may be made at www.schmidtdhonaukucner.com.