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1939 James 2018

James Tipton "Jimmy" Frye

January 8, 1939 — May 28, 2018

James Tipton “Jimmy” Frye age 79 of Glade Hill passes away peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2018. Jimmy loved 50’s and 60’s oldies music and always owned a corvette. The old classic “I did it my Way” definitely applied to Jimmy. A very special thanks to the staff at Fork Mountain Adult Rest Home for their special care and kindness. He was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia on January 8, 1939 a son of the late Styrl Leslie and Ruby Rector Frye; and a nephew, Max Frye. Jimmy is survived by his brother, George McAfee Frye and wife, Linda; a great-niece, Haley Frye; special maternal aunt, Shirley Cooper; numerous cousins; and special friend, Peggy McGhee. The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made in Jimmy’s name to Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 1000 Snow Creek Road, Martinsville, VA 241120. A celebration of his life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2018 at Conner-Bowman Funeral Home with the Rev. Gil Lee officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Conner-Bowman Funeral Home 62 VA Market Place Drive, (Route 220 @ Wirtz Road) Rocky Mount.
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Friday, June 1, 2018

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory

62 Virginia Market Pl Dr, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

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Celebration of Life

Friday, June 1, 2018

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Conner-Bowman Funeral Home & Crematory

62 Virginia Market Pl Dr, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

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