Obituary of Gerald D. Fry

Bedford – Gerald D. Fry, 85, of Bedford, passed away at 7:30 pm on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at his residence. Born January 2, 1931, in Lawrence Co., he was the son of Cornelius and Ruby (Jackson) Fry. He married Evelyn L. Pigg on December 23, 1955 and she preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Needmore High School with the class of 1949. He retired from Stone City Construction and J.C. Penney’s in 1992 as maintenance man. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the cold war. He was a member of the American Legion, Heltonville Area Veterans and 3rd Armored Tank Division. He attended Central Church of Christ and was a life time member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and Hillcrest Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Michael D. Fry and wife, Susan, daughters, Teresa Lynn Yeary and husband, Blake, and Anita K. Purdy and husband, Tony, and Robbie McGuire (whom they raised) all of Bedford; eight grandchildren, Cara McKee (Jesse), Heather Varno (Josh), Ashley Federer (Andy), Heidi Williams (Shawn), Brandon Yeary, Troy Purdy (Shannon), Brent Purdy and Ryan Purdy; six great grandchildren, Drew and Violet McKee, Aiden Federer, Zander Williams, Eden and Oliver Purdy; brothers, Meredith Fry of Anderson, IN and John Fry of Independence, MO; sisters, Verna Sleighter of Franklin, IN and Lavon Fortner of Bedford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of sixty years, Evelyn, two brothers, Morris and David Fry; three sisters, Mary Etta Raney, Esther Fry and Donna Hagan. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Friday, January 15th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor Rick Leach officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by members of Gillen Post #33 American Legion. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 14th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.