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CONCORD- Leonard Lee Frye, 74 passed away at his home on August 7, 2023. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Randy Wall. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Leonard was born in Cabarrus County on September 19, 1948. He was one of seven children born to Ray Leonard and Iona Lee Frye. Leonard was a proud graduate of Concord High School and continued to passionately support the Spiders. In fact, his first date with his wife, Terri, was to the wet Concord-Kannapolis bell game in 1966. Leonard was known for his sense of humor. He took pride in putting a smile on someone's face. He loved spending time at the beach with Bobbie and eating at Stag 'n Doe. He loved animals and Vanna White. He always looked forward to attending Spiders On the Beach and Blue Devils on the Beach at OD Arcade & Grill. Most of all, Leonard loved his entire family and enjoyed watching his grandchildren's athletic events. Leonard was a graduate of Biscayne College and operated Reliable Trailer Parts for over 35 years until retirement. He is preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Terri Furr Frye and his brother, Jerry Frye. Mr. Frye is survived by his sons, Brian Frye and wife Cissy, Jason Frye and wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Jesse, Joanna, Jaxon, Jaleigh, and Jessa Frye; great grandson, Turner; companion, Barbara "Bobbie" Frye; sisters, Betty F. Lapish and husband Richard, Linda F. Earnhardt, and Judy F. Mullinax and husband Dean; brother, Kenny Frye and wife Pam, Dr. Bill Frye and wife Diane; and sister-in-law, Pat Frye. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord High School Athletic Boosters, 481 Burrage Rd., Concord NC 28025 or Ann Street UMC, 335 Ann St. NW, Concord NC 28025 or to Cabarrus Boys and Girls Club, PO Box 1405, Concord NC 28026.
Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune, August 11, 2023