Paul Gibson Frye

Paul Gibson Frye, 94, of Iredell Co, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Iredell Memorial Hospital after a short stay. Paul was born June 15, 1927, to the late Thomas Eugene and Mary Elizabeth Blackwelder Frye.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mae Christopher Frye; brothers: Fred E. Frye (JoAnn); Harry Frye (Charlotte); and brother in law, David Teague.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Vickie Frye Degges (Andrew) of Greensboro; son, Thomas Christopher Frye (Freida) of Harmony; companion, Hazel Prevette Frye; grandchildren: Sabrina Lane Frye (Dave Hoagland); Thomas Christopher Frye II (Kimberly); great-grandchild, Natalie Sneed; sister, Carolyn Frye Teague; 18 nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

Paul served in the US Army during WWII, was a lifelong member of Rose Chapel UMC, he also attended Liberty Wesleyan Church with his companion Hazel. Paul started a daycare business on Turnersburg Hwy, which then grew to be named Small Beginnings under the management of Gwen Morrison. He was the owner of Frye Grading and Repair, Inc, which served the home building industry, and his son and grandson will carry on the family business. Paul was a member of the Ruritan Club. Paul loved to tell a good story when he was around his buddies, and survived many mishaps out doors!

The family wishes to thank Paul's caregivers at Sherrie's In Home Care for the fine care Paul received, and Iredell Memorial Hospital for their respectful treatments.

Services for Paul will include a Lie-In-Repose on Friday, April 1, 2022, from 10-4:30 pm at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors, will be held at Rose Chapel UMC Cemetery on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 11 am, with Pastor Gary Camp officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall following the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Paul's honor to: Rose Chapel UMC, 813 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625, or Liberty Wesleyan Church, 2106 Sheffield Rd., Harmony, NC, 28634.

Bunch-Johnson is honored to be serving the Frye family.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com for the Frye family.