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Mr. Leland Francis Frye, Jr., 63, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.

He was born in Moore County on September 8, 1956 to Leland Francis Frye, Sr. and Earlene Key Frye. He was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church where he served as secretary as long as his health permitted. Mr. Frye loved his wife, daughters, and family very much.

He was preceded in death by his father. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Jean Faw Pinnix Frye; his daughters, Bobbie P. (Guy) Ashley and Allison P. (Brendan) O’Neil, and a son, Forrest Frye; grandchildren, Robbie W. Ashley, Kyle Burke, Todd Burke, and Aydan O’Neil; a sister, Susan (Cecil) Monroe; brother, John (Tamela) Frye; and a very special friend, Mike Lynn.

His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Swan Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00-1:00, two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

We will be forever grateful for the love and care given to Leland and the family while at the hospice home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Swan Creek Baptist Church Parking Lot Fund, 2501 Swan Creek Road, Jonesville, NC 28642 or to Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017. Online condolences may be made at www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville is serving the Frye family.