James H. "Jim Bud" Frye

James H. "Jim Bud" Frye, 86, of Switz City, passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 at the Sugar Creek Convalescent Center in Greenfield.

He was born Aug. 10, 1922, in Switz City to William and Tressa (Hunter) Frye.

He retired from Independent Concrete Pipe Company in Indianapolis.

A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a Baptist and member of Switz City Masonic Lodge F. & A. M., Valley of Indianapolis Shrine, Eastern Star, West Newton.

He is survived by his wife, Thira (Wright) Frye, Switz City; two children, Ronald (Kay) Frye, Indianapolis and Ruth (John) Lantrip, New Palestine; one grandchild, four great-grandchildren; a sister, Virginia Gerkin, Greenwood; two step-sons, Robert (Carol) Pollock and Steven (Mary) Pollock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 brother.

Service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Switz City Full Gospel Church with Bro. Sam Hill and Billy Ed Hostettler officiating.

Friends may call at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington, 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m. Monday, until time of service at the church.

Burial will be in Switz City Cemetery.