Merle Ricky Frye, age 73, of Supply, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Merle was born April 24, 1948 in Chatham County, NC and was the son of Kathleen Frye of Carolina Beach and the late Merle L. Frye. He was preceded in death by a son, Jonathan Frye and a brother Mark Frye. He retired from Chatham County Schools. Ricky was an avid fisherman and hunter.
Survivors in addition to his mother include his children, David Frye and wife Brandi of Supply and Patti Long and husband Bart of Leland; four grandchildren, Katelyn Treadway, Anthony Garcia, Gage Garcia and James Ussery; a sister, Teresa Lomas and husband John of Carolina Beach.
A memorial service will be held Monday August 2, 2021 at two o'clock in the afternoon at White Funeral and Cremation Service Chapel, 603 Ocean Highway, Bolivia with Reverend Clayton Rivenbark officiating.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.whitefuneralservicesupply.com for the Frye family.
White Funeral and Cremation Service, Supply Chapel