William “Bill” Fry

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William “Bill” Fry, 61, Raytown, MO passed away April 26, 2011 at home.  Visitation will be held 9:30-11:00 AM, Saturday, April 30, 2011 at First United Methodist Church of Raytown.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM at the church.  Burial will be 11 AM, Monday May 2nd at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville Missouri.

Bill was born January 4, 1950 in Kansas City, MO.  He graduated from William Chrisman High School, and attended Central Missouri State University.  Bill is an Army, Vietnam Veteran who served his country through three tours.  He was the recipient of two Purple Hearts for his service, and is a lifetime member of the VFW. He is also a member of the Painters & Allied Trades Local #9 for 28 years and was appointed by two Missouri Governors to the Advisory Committee on Lead Poisoning. He will be remembered for his park like property, his girls and his hospitality on the 4th of July.  Bill is preceded in death by: mother, Naomi.  Survivors include; wife of 23 years, Sally, of the home; daughters, Jacqueline Paige Fry, Columbia, MO, & Mackenzie Lynn Fry, Springfield, MO; father, William Fry SR, Sedalia, MO; grandmother, Mama Tessie Parks, St. Louis, MO; sisters, Teresa Fry Brown, Lithonia, GA, Miriam Frye, Phoenix, AZ, Richelle Fry Skinner, Denver, CO, and Wanda Webb, Kansas City, MO; brothers, Kenny Frye, Kansas City, MO, Lenny Fry, Columbia, MO,and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.   He will be missed by scores of young people that he guided and influenced to be the best they could be. There is no one else quite like Bill Fry!

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  1. Sara Tyler on April 27, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Sally and girls, I am sorry to hear of your loss. There are not words to comfort you during these difficult times, but I do want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. My boys still remember sailing the remote control boats on the lake. You have so many fond memories to comfort you during these times. Love to you all, The Tylers



  2. Becky and Dale Herl on April 27, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    Sally, please accept our most heart felt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.



  3. Melissa Stanek on April 28, 2011 at 7:40 am

    Sally–Cannot imagine how sad your heart is from losing Bill. Thinking of you and your girls.



  4. Melissa Stanek on April 28, 2011 at 7:40 am

    Sally–Cannot imagine how sad your heart is from losing Bill. Thinking of you and your girls.



  5. Rudi Plattner on April 28, 2011 at 7:52 am

    I am sorry to hear about your loss,our Prayer and thoughts will be with you always .We enjoyed having you as a neihbor for some time .



  6. Brittany C. Harris on April 28, 2011 at 8:17 am

    Sal, Jhak, and Kenzo… I love you all so much! My prayers are with you and will continue to be with you in the years to come. I am always here if you need anything, just like Mr. Bill was always here for me… Thank you for sharing him with me. Few men have been as influential in my life.



  7. Rick Neuman on April 28, 2011 at 8:49 am

    As a fellow Veteran, we will all miss you. Your life was a model for us all to strive for.



  8. Dawn Neuman on April 28, 2011 at 9:19 am

    I did not know Bill real well but the times I visited, he was very gracious, polite and soft spoken.
    He must have been a good father by the way his two beautiful daughters turned out.



  9. Emily Walls on April 28, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Sally, Jackie, and Kenzie- We are so sorry that you lost a wonderful husband and father. We love you very much and are sending prayers your way from Ohio! Love,Emily, TJ, and Amelia



  10. Vera Schrom on April 28, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    When we reconnected some 11 years ago, you told me about your husband, Bill. From everything you said, I loved him. I loved him because you loved him. Then I met Bill. What a man! Truly interesting, engaging, generous, charismatic, funny, handsome, how could you not love Bill!?! How wonderful for him that his family and friends loved and admired him. He knew his position in the lives of others manned his post very well. I’ll miss his handsome face and beautiful voice, he was a rock. Wish I could be there with you in person, my love and prayers go out to you and Bill’s wonderful daughters. Please extend my sympathies to his father, job well done. Much love, vera



  11. Linda Gilkerson on April 28, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    Sally and girls, so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Tom and Linda



  12. Tyree & Cliff on April 28, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    Uncle Bill was more than an uncle to us he stepped in and spent time with Tyrrell and me when others didn’t. No one can ever take his place in our hearts.
    Uncle Bill was the first of the family that Cliff really felt a connection with. Uncle Bill was a great story-teller and Cliff loved to listen. We Love him and we will miss him dearly.



  13. Peggy Phillips on April 29, 2011 at 10:49 am

    Sally,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this diffcult time.
    Peace,Prayer and Blessings
    Phillips Family



  14. Thea on April 30, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I am far away know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember spending Thanksgiving ,Christmas and New Years all of us together Bill would have me laughing so hard I would have tears in my eyes. He will be greatly missed.



  15. Rosy Burke on April 30, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    Sally and girls,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sally,let me know if there is anything I can do for you. I love you, Sally French Fry!



  16. Chrissy Wall on May 1, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    My prayers go out to your family. I remember coming over and getting the biggest welcome from him. He will be truely missed!



  17. Chrissy Wall on May 1, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    My prayers go out to your family. I remember coming over and getting the biggest welcome from him. He will be truely missed!



  18. Mary Theis on May 1, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    Sally:
    Sending love and prayers your way. Love ya girl!!!



  19. Evelyn on May 3, 2011 at 12:34 am

    Sally and Daughters,
    My prayers are still with you. I was not able to come to the services because I went to Nebraska Easter Sunday to keep Darrens’ girls while they went out of town for the week house hunting. I am so sorry.
    Love,
    Aunt Evelyn



  20. evelyn parks on May 3, 2011 at 12:35 am

    Hi Sally and Girls,
    I am so sorry I was unable to be there for the services. I went to Nebraska on Easter Sunday to keep Darrens’ girls while they went out of town to house hunt.
    I will continue to remember you all in my prayers.
    Love,
    Aunt Evelyn



  21. Vanessa Garza on May 4, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Sally, Jackie, and Kenzie: So sorry to hear about your loss. Our family has you in our thoughts and prayers. You have so many people who love you guys, and will be there to get you through these tough times!



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