Jerry Fry

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Jerry Dale Fry, age 65, of Rocky Comfort, Missouri, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his home after a long battle with cancer.

Jerry was born March 18, 1952 in Neosho, Missouri the son of Dale and Yvonne (Ratliff) Fry. On June 26, 1971 he was united in marriage to Patty Jo Williams, who survives. Also surviving are his mother, Yvonne Fry; two daughters, Amy Patton and her husband Jerry of Pryor, Oklahoma and Melissa Daniel and her husband Chett of Neosho, Missouri; one son, Scott Fry and his wife Breanna of Cassville, Missouri; one brother Bill Fry of Joplin, Missouri and five grandchildren, Brecia and Cade Daniel and Rebekah, Kole and Kynlee Fry.

Preceding him in death were his father Dale Fry and a brother-in-law, Norman Farrar.

For several years Jerry was a self-employed truck driver and recently raised beef cattle. He loved trout fishing at Roaring River and loved to travel, and spend time with his grandkids.

Jerry was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church and attended Wheaton Southern Baptist Church before his illness.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday January 24, 2018 at Newtonia IOOF Cemetery under direction of McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton, Missouri. Pastor Paul Wahlert will conduct the services.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton.

Contributions may be made to Hospice Compassus of Joplin or Shriners Children's Hospital in memory of Jerry.