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A Celebration of Life Ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Dillman Cemetery near Sailor Springs.
Robert 'Bob' D. Frye, age 77, of Sainte Marie, Illinois, passed away early Friday morning, June 26, 2020, at his home.
He was born December 3, 1942, in Louisville, Illinois, the son of Glenn Woodrow and Laura Fronenda (Barbee) Frye.
Bob’s positive and encouraging spirit will be remembered fondly by his family and friends who were captivated by his happiness and joy. He was completely devoted to his wife, Tammy, and together they operated Olde World Reflections, an international manufacturer of Christmas collectibles. Their annual Christmas open house was an event that Bob looked forward to each year. He attended the Highland Church of Christ in Robinson.
He is survived by his wife, Tammy Bailey of Sainte Marie; his children, John Robert, Crystal Ann, and Brad Alan; several grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a brother: Joe.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Sue.
A Celebration of Life Ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Dillman Cemetery near Sailor Springs. Memorial donations are suggested to the family and will be accepted through the funeral home. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. May God comfort & keep you.
Prayers for Tammy and Bob’s children.
I’m gonna miss him Bowing to me when I drive by and all the good talks we’ve had, hugs,, thanks for the memories!!!
Sending hugs & prayers to you, Tammy . Such a kind man with a smile for everyone .
Tammy we are so very, very sorry. Hugs and prayers for you and the family. May you feel God's comfort in a profound way!
Bob had the great gift of making some one feel welcome as soon as you met him. Always with a smile. You made him happy Tammy. Keep an eye on us down here Bob
Tammy, Joan and Clifford, My thoughts and prayers are with you, know it hurts all of you deeply. I will remember Bob as a pleasant kind man from seeing him at your open house. Thinking of you.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Thoughts & Prayers to Tammy & Family.
I am Larry Jones sister-in-law and my heartfelt condolences are with you all. He was a kind and gentle man.
Thoughts and prayers!
Tammy sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry Tammy to hear of this. Will miss him and how he always loved you, and your business together. prayers for you during this time.
Tammy, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you and family. I always enjoyed visiting with both of you when I was in Ste. Marie at Mom & Dad's next door.
Tammy, we are sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. From the time we first met him so many years ago now, he always put a smile on our faces. You have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Sorry to hear of Bob's death. I grew up with Bob we were in the same grade. There was only a few weeks difference in our age. We spent a lot of time at his grandparents (John and Rosa Frye). I remember he loved Iced Tea that his grandmother made for us.
Tammy so sorry to hear about Bob passing away .I will pray for you and your family.
Deepest sympathy and prayers for Tammy and family. We always enjoyed visiting with Bob at their Christmas open house. He will be greatly missed.
I will miss checking to make sure he is all put together right at church when you are working! Most of all I will miss his laugh! Such a wonderful person! Hugs and prayers!
Definitely gonna miss this guy!! Lots of good conversations, Hugs to you all!
Tammy, I am so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing! You have my deepest condolences! I truly understand your pain!
Thinking of you Tammy. So sorry for your loss of Bob. He was a good neighbor and so talented to always do what you wanted (in your home, making Santas and Snowmen, and other carpenter projects). I will miss talking to him on his golf cart varmit trips. When I would ask him how he was, he would always say, "If I was any better I couldn't stand it!"
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