James Allen Frye, age 63, of Chattanooga, TN passed away suddenly on April 7th, 2018. “Allen” Frye was born in Huntington, WV January, 18, 1955, son of the late Ed and Ruth Frye, is survived by his son, Jason Lewis (Gina) and daughter Stephanie Frye Sabbe (Bryan); grandchildren Randi Taylor Morrison; Remi, Wells, Georgie, and Cora Sabbe, as well as sisters, Ann Kiser, Birdie Skaggs (Jerry), Angelia Frye, Charlotte Brauer (Jeff) and Kimberly Dean and brother Eddie Frye. He also is survived by nieces and nephews Donna Kiser Salmons (Ronnie), Sandi Kiser Griffith (Ric), Cheryl Frye Grant (Robbie), Jerry Skaggs (Melissa), Joey Skaggs (Crystal), Amy Looney Bollman (Travis), Bret Looney (Mallory), Michael Frye (Whitney), Jennifer Frye Gwilliams (Tyler), and Melissa Frye Allen (Nic), and Nathan Dean; and great nieces and nephews Meagan Grant, Madison Grant, Jayden Skaggs, Jayce Skaggs, Ava Skaggs, Charlotte “Charlee” Skaggs, Easton Looney, and Grayson Looney. He is preceded in death by son, Brennan Frye, brothers Gib Frye and Bill Frye, brother-in-law Doug Kiser, and sister-in-law Joann Adams Frye.
Allen was an Account Manager with Brauer Material Handling for over 20 years. He was a proud veteran having served in U.S. Army 101st Airborne. Allen enjoyed exploring the country on his Harley with the company of close friends. His bucket list got one big checkmark by completing a year-long solo tour of the United States on his bike. He loved his beautiful dog Annabelle; enjoyed playing golf on the annual golf trips with friends and was skilled in restoring and remodeling homes. He will be remembered by many for his “I got a buddy …” stories. Anytime he started a story with “Joe B …” you knew you were in for a treat. His love of others and desire to help anyone in need will be missed by those whose heart he touched and those that didn’t get the opportunity. He will be remembered as the man who placed friendship and helping others above all else.
Services will be held Saturday, April 14th at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home in Nashville, TN. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Funeral with Military Honors at 5:00 PM in Dignity Hall with a Celebration of Life reception immediately following services.
