James "Jim" Paul Frey

James “Jim” Paul Frey, 79, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 11:11 pm. He was born on February 6, 1944 in Canton, Ohio, from there he attended Point Loma High School in California. At age 16, Jim started working for Travel Lodge and then went to Royal Inns of America becoming one of the youngest Vice Presidents in the hotel industry. After he went to Holiday Inn Inc. in Memphis, TN, Promise Hotel Group was his next adventure where he stayed for 20 years. Jim also worked for Hilton and then carried on to Winston Hotels Inc. in Raleigh, NC, for another 20 years. He grew up loving surfing, an avid New York Yankees Fan, enjoyed fishing, and traveling the world for work and vacation. Jim even flew aboard the famous Concorde. He spent the last 42 years married to the love of his life, Carrie Frances Frey. He also leaves behind his two daughters, five grandchildren, and four great granddaughters. In memory of James Paul Frey contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210 or www.mdanderson.org/gifts.destination. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brantleyfuneral.com for the Frey family.