Mr. Billy Dwayne Frye, 73, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice, following a period of declining health.
Dwayne was born on March 18, 1950 in Catawba County to the late James Henry Frye and Pauline Scott Frye. He was a retired upholsterer in the furniture manufacturing industry, and enjoyed hunting and fishing during his time off.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Paul Frye, three brothers; Wayne Frye, Raymond Frye, and Scott Frye and four sisters; Kate Hefner, Elsie Hildebran, Edna Yount and Pat Gray.
Surviving is a son, John Patrick Frye, a granddaughter, Ashlyn Marae Frye, former spouse, Gayle Frye, two sisters, Jeanette Palmer and Brenda Buchanan, and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Billy Miller officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 4:00 till 5:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
During the passed 8 years he lead a strong battle to survive.overcoming many obstacles that would have taken most of us.may he rest in peace. Gayle Frye
Im sorry for your loss Gayle. Please let Patrick know im sorry and im thinking about him.
Im sorry to see the news of Dwayne’s passing he was 2 of my good friends father. Sorry for your loss Patrick , Gayle , and the rest of the Frye family
Thanks for all the prayers visits calls food and comments.we all appreciate it that he is being thought of well .He had a long battle and put up a good fight.He is finally at rest. Gayle Frye