John Lane Fry

John Lane Fry, born August 5, 1971, beloved son, brother, nephew and friend left behind his mortal shell to explore the good things that lie beyond on Sunday, December 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Faye Ware (Mamma Faye), maternal grandfather Fulton Douglas Ware (Daddy Big Fully) and great aunt Chrystelle Paul (Tatty). He is survived by mother Sue Beth Ware Fry, brother Fulton Fry (Fully), aunt Claudia Ware-Dempsey (Bah-Bah), uncle Dale Dempsey, father Francis Fry (Skipper), half-sister Elizabeth Fry, stepmother Barbara Fry, numerous cousins and close friends he considered family.

Lane, a lifelong resident of Houston Texas, attended Galena Park ISD schools in grades one thru twelve and graduated from Galena Park High School in 1989. He briefly attended the University of Houston as part of a lifelong love of learning. Lane was employed by Harris County continuously since August 7, 1994.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Howard-Glendale Funeral Home, 1015 Federal Road (at 1-10 East) on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 11 a.m. Immediately following will be a reception at the Alvin Baggett Community Center, 1302 Keene Street in Galena Park (next to the High School).

The family would like to thank the innumerable people who have been kind, loving, helpful and supportive during this trying time, among them his numerous close friends and co-workers including honorary pallbearers Richard Cofer, David Farrington, Carlos Flores, Eric Freeland, Chris Lessman and Randall Vincent, Sr.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that interested individuals “pay it forward” to some worthy charity or individual in need. Lane would appreciate that.

Lane will best be remembered for his friendliness, kindness and abundant generosity of spirit. None who knew him will ever forget his infectious smile. While Lane’s final hours were briefly touched by an uncharacteristic sadness, his life was a beacon of light and love to all.