Herrin- Henry Frank Frey, 65, of Herrin, died at 6:29 PM, Saturday, July 10, 2004 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale.
Frank was born on Halloween 1938 in Marion to Marshall & Marie (Kelton) Frey.
Mr. Frey was retired as a heavy equipment operator. He worked for various companies at different times of his career. After his retirement, Frank worked a produce stand at the intersection in Energy.
He was of Methodist faith. When he was able, Frank enjoyed hunting for rabbits, squirrel, and raccoon, and fishing for whatever was biting. He most enjoyed digging and selling roots, such as sassafras, ginseng, and goldenseal.
SURVIVORS:
Special Lady- Francine Reed- Herrin
Seven Stepchildren:
Pat Jarvis- Arkansas Sue Followell- Carterville
Ricky Mize & wife Ashley- Herrin Ronnie Mize & wife Lana- Herrin
David Brassel- Hurst Paula Smith & husband Bill- Carterville
Tammy Helderman & husband Chester- Royalton
Eleven Step Grandchildren
Brother- Thomas Douglas Frey- Oak Grove, KY
Sister- Donnie Ludean Ellison- Carbondale
Sister & brother in law- Dorothy Mae & Ed Anderson- Norfolk, VA
Brother & sister in law- Wayne Pete & Linda Frey- Elkhart, IN
Sister & brother in law- Wanda Lorene & Terry Martins- Arizona
Brother & sister in law- Wesley Eugene & Terry Lynn Fry- Huntley, IL
Brother- Charles Edward Frey- Marion
Brother & sister in law- Barry Deon & Kathy Frey- Marion
Brother & sister in law- Richard Lee & Shirley Frey- Magazine, Arkansas
Brother & sister in law- Gary Gene & Doris Frey- Johnston City
Many nieces & nephews & great nieces & nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Don Colson will officiate. Burial will follow at Fountain Cemetery, south of Marion. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.