Mr. Billy Dwayne Frye, 73, of Hickory, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Carolina Caring Hospice, following a period of declining health.
Dwayne was born on March 18, 1950 in Catawba County to the late James Henry Frye and Pauline Scott Frye. He was a retired upholsterer in the furniture manufacturing industry, and enjoyed hunting and fishing during his time off.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Paul Frye, three brothers; Wayne Frye, Raymond Frye, and Scott Frye and four sisters; Kate Hefner, Elsie Hildebran, Edna Yount and Pat Gray.
Surviving is a son, John Patrick Frye, a granddaughter, Ashlyn Marae Frye, former spouse, Gayle Frye, two sisters, Jeanette Palmer and Brenda Buchanan, and a number of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 5:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Billy Miller officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 4:00 till 5:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com