John R Fry

John R. Fry, age 78, died peacefully in his Florida home on August 25, 2015. He was born in Union County, Ohio, the son of the late Royal Lewis and Mary Hoffman Fry. He leaves behind to mourn his passing his beloved wife, Jean. They were blessed with raising four children, Jack Fry, Columbus, Ohio, Jill Hollon (Bill) Scottsdale, AZ, Janise Turso, (Andrew) Columbus, Ohio and Jonathan Fry, (Cynthia) of Valparaiso, Ind. He especially loved being a grandpa to Chrissy Eby, (Brad), William Turso, Anna Turso, and twins Anya and Nicolas Fry. One great grandson, Jace Eby was an extra bonus to his life, born May 21, 2014.

John moved to the Arnold Farms near Hilliard, Ohio in 1956. He and his father were well respected farmers in the community who were able to grow their business over the years. In addition to farming, John was employed as a school bus driver for Hilliard City Schools for 15 years. In 2005, John retired and fulfilled a lifetime dream of a 50 year Jubilation, traveling to Alaska and another 40 states throughout the USA and Canada, with Jean and their faithful dog Millie. In 2006, they moved to Florida to be close to Siesta Key, an area very close to their hearts. All his life he enjoyed learning and employing new technology, and his computer became a hobby that kept him busy in retirement. Another hobby was working on home remodeling projects, which he completed for himself and Jean as well as other family members. His loyal and steadfast attitude was an example of his character. He will be missed by his family, many friends and his Miss Millie.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Lakewood Ranch on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at 11 AM with family present one hour prior to service. Visitation for family and friends the previous evening from 6-8 pm will be held at the Groover Funeral Home in Ellenton, Florida. Military Interment service at the Sarasota National Cemetery will follow the Mass. The family requests contributions in honor of John’s life be given to The Catholic Foundation John R Fry Family Scholarship Endowment Fund, or your favorite charity in John’s name. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith.” Galatians 5:22.