Obituary of Larney D. Fry

Larney Daniel Fry, 70, of Rivesville, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at MonGeneral Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born February 16, 1952 in Rivesville, WV a son of the late Harry L. and Veda A. Gilles Fry, Sr. Mr. Fry was Pentecostal by faith. He was a veteran with the United States Navy, having served as an Aircraft mechanic, as well as with the search and recue team. Larney was a mechanic by trade, having worked at various garages throughout his career. He later served as a bus driver with the Marion County Transit Authority. Larney was a “jack-of-all-trades” and didn’t know a stranger. He enjoyed riding his 4-wheeler and motorcylcle, and spending time with his buddies. He adored his grandchildren and took them for regular car rides on ice cream trips. Mr. Fry is survived by his daughter Keri Fry and her companion Cade Beatty of Rivesville, WV, his grandchildren Kaci and Raechyl Thompson, his sister, Martha Jean and her husband Arthur Freeland of Shinnston, his uncle George Tennant of Ida May, and his best friend Raymond Taylor of Rivesville, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Larney was preceded in death by his brothers, Harry L. Fry Jr., Charles W. Fry, and Ronald R “Frenchie” Fry, and his aunt, Ruth Gilles Tennant The family has entrusted the arrangements for Ford Funeral Home, DeGarmo Chapel, 207 Second Street, Rivesville. Graveside military rites will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 11AM at the WV National Cemetery in Pruntytown, WV. Online condolences may be made to www.fordfuneralhomes.com.