James “Rick” Fryery

Graveside services for James “Rick” Fryery were Monday, April 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. from Cedarlawn Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Pilgrim officiating. McClain-Hays Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Fryery, 65, of Philadelphia, died Friday, April 2, 2021.

He was born in California and raised in a military family.  They moved back to Mississippi after his dad retired from the Air Force in 1974.  In 1976 he enlisted himself in the Air Force and was stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas for most of his time. He retired in 1994, moved to Beebe, Arkansas until 2018, and then moved to Philadelphia.  He enjoyed fishing, playing darts, and his three dogs and seven cats.

Survivors include wife, Debbie Fryery; and brother, Robert Fryery, both of Philadelphia.

Mr. Fryery was preceded in death by parents, Harvey, Jr., and Ima Jean Fryery.