James Morgan Fry

Funeral: 10 a.m. Friday at Moore Funeral Home in Arlington. Interment: will follow at Moore Memorial Gardens.

Visitation: 9 a.m. Friday at Moore Funeral Home.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Shriners Hospital, Scottish Rite Hospital or Meadowbrook United Methodist Church.

James joined the Boy Scouts and the church at the age of 13. He has been a member of the MUMC since that time. James was born June 17, 1926, in Fort Worth, to Jess and Marie Fry. He was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth and graduated from Poly High School, Valedictorian of his class, where he met his wife of 65 years, Joyce Fry. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Southern Methodist University on a football scholarship and took additional classes at Stanford University while in the Navy. He returned to SMU where he earned his degree in finance. James was a 33rd degree Master Mason, Scottish Rite, Moslah Shine Patrol and served as Potentate (1972) of the Moslah. He was also involved in other civic and professional organizations, as well as an active servant at Meadowbrook Methodist Church. James was a 40 year banker in Fort Worth, starting his career at Continental National Bank and ending his career at Ridglea Bank, where he served as President.

James loved sports and played football into his college days. He was named to the Star Telegram High School football team his senior year at Poly High. He was also an avid hunter and golfer (not claiming to be a good golfer). James was a Charter Member of the Dirty Dozen Golf Crew at Glen Garden Country Club. He enjoyed spending time with his family and attending various children and grandchildren events. James also enjoyed traveling, especially spending time with Joyce and other family members and friends in Ruidoso, New Mexico upon retirement.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Jan Childress.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joyce Fry; sons, Ross Fry and Jay Fry and wife, Nancy; grandchildren, Rachel, Leah, Richard, Andrew, Austin, Justin and David; great- grandchildren, Bailey; and son-in-law, Garry Childress.