David Wesley Frye

David Wesley Frye went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 16, 2022.  He was born October 17, 1942 to the late Quint H. Frye and Corinne Williams.  He was born, raised, and lived his life in Caldwell County on Campground Road.  He graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1960 and spent 35 years as a supervisor in textiles and five years of selling insurance.

David loved his family dearly and enjoyed dressing up as a spook on Halloween and Santa on Christmas.  His interests included but were not limited to golf, football, woodworking, and in his 60’s-70’s, enjoyed singing in his church, Sunrise Baptist Church where he was a member, and in nursing homes with his wife.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brothers Jack, Max, and Gerald Frye.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Cathy Frye, married 27 years; his son, Dorian Frye of the home; daughters, Kim Miller and husband David, Dana Watson and husband Brent, all of Hudson; son, Michael Bentley and wife Alexis of Hickory; daughters, Crystal Smith and husband Calvin of West Virginia, and Melinda Curtis of Lenoir; grandchildren, Megan, Wesley, Bridgett, Dakota (Crystal), Cody, Lamia, Kayden (Michael), Dylan, Timmy, Hunter (Melinda), Cameron Watson, and Brittney Stough; many great-grandchildren; cousins, and other family members.  He is also survived by his sister, Carolyn Davis.

A celebration of David’s life will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 4:00 PM at Sunrise Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Ron Burgett.

The family will receive friends from 3:00pm-4:00pm prior to the service on Thursday at the church.

Interment will follow the service in the church cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com

Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.