Gary Richard Frye

Gary Richard Frye passed away at the age of 70 on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, KS.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, May, 2, 2022 and service at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022, both at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial willl take place at a later date at Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado, KS.

Gary was born on April 17, 1952, to Richard and Joann (Todd) Frye in Biloxi, MS.

Gary worked as an area operator for Mid America Pipeline in El Dorado, KS for 37 years. Gary enjoyed NASCAR races, Chief's Football, eating breakfast out at Jimmie's Diner, and gathering with family. Gary was very hard working, and a dedicated family man.  His family was his greatest joy. His greatest asset was his big heart.

On May 11, 1991 Gary married Lori (Boone) Frye in El Dorado, KS and she survives him. He is also survived by: his children, James Frye and wife Jenny, Richard Frye, Travis Frye and wife Monica, Nathan Frye, Brandee Guthrie and husband William, Brandon Mallory and wife Brooke, and Chris Mallory; siblings, Karen Whitworth and husband Gary, Patty Easley and husband Gary, Mark Frye and wife Gina, LeeAnn Eldredge and husband Mark, and Cheryle Workman and husband Lance; grandchildren, Ashleigh, Amanda, Kara, Jayden, Sadie, Zack, Kade, Brady, Jackson, Landy, Calysta, Paityn, Zynleigh, Cerenity, Haivyn, Wyllow, Jax, Tyler, Jaxson, Colby, Julie, and Avery; 6 great grandchildren and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Joann Frye; and niece, Carry.

Memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or National Kidney Foundation 6405 Metcalf Ave Suite 204 Overland Park, Kansas 66202.