Bobby Gene Frye

Bobby Gene Frye, 73, passed away at his DeKalb home with his family by his side on Thursday, January 8, 2015 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born October 21, 1941 to Bill and Gladys Frye (Owens) at home in Mosheim, TN.

On March 19, 1962 he married Ginger Crosby in Sycamore, Illinois. Together they had four children. Bob retired from A.O. Smith Harvestore/CST Steel after more than 36 years of service. He was a devoted family man who loved to spend time with his kids and grandchildren. Bob also loved the time he spent enjoying the outdoors, fishing the banks of the Kishwaukee River, deer hunting and his daily meet up with his buddies at Wendy's.

He is survived by children, Gregory (Mimi) Frye, Jacque (Jeff Purgatorio) Mecklenburg, Angie (Jamie) Cano and Rob (Cris) Frye; grandchildren: Gregory, Amanda, and Dylan Frye, Zach and Jordyn Mecklenburg, Justin (Kay), Jaryn, and Jamin Cano and Jason, Olivia and Abbi Frye; great grandchildren, Cristian Cano and Drake Cano; and the mother of his children, Ginger Johnson and her husband Glen; brother Jay Dee Frye and sister-in-law Patti Frye; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother Billy Frye; and 1 sister Nina Britton as well as his in-laws Jim and Dorothy Crosby.

The family wishes to express their gratitude for the care provided by Ginger and Glen Johnson as well as Cindy, Mike and the entire hospice staff. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made in Bob's honor to Kish Health System Hospice.