Mr. Meryl Lee Fry

June 10, 1934 - February 24, 2019

Mr. Meryl Lee Fry, age 84, of Shelbyville, passed away February 24, 2019. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Brother Mark Hall will officiate. Burial with full military honors will follow at Willow Mount Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at the funeral home. He was born June 10, 1934, in Johnson City, Tennessee, to the late Jack and Mildred Haines. Sargent First Class Meryl Lee Fry served 24 years in the United States Army from 1952-1976, including two tours in Vietnam. Following his retirement from military service, he worked until age 82, at Eaton Corporation and Josten’s Incorporated, and also worked as a security guard. A very private person, he loved life and his family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Fry, of Shelbyville; a daughter, Linda (Mark) Travis, of Normandy; a son, David M. Fry, of Shelbyville; two grandchildren, Brandie Fry Crawford and David (Heather) Fry, both of Shelbyville; and two great-grandchildren, Madison Mooningham and Harlie Crawford. Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.