Richard L. Fryson

Obituary For Richard L. Fryson

Richard Lee Fryson, a devoted husband & father, departed this life on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 87, at Halifax Health Hospice Center in Ormond Beach, FL. Born on July 21, 1936, in Idamay, WV, to the late DeWitt and Ethel L. Watkins Fryson.

Richard moved to Pittsburgh, PA, where he would later marry the love of his life, Lucy Mae Coleman, on April 4, 1961. Together, they raised a loving family before relocating to Youngstown, OH.

In Youngstown, Mr. Fryson worked diligently as a maintenance technician at the Lordstown branch of General Motors Corp. Embracing the spirit of entrepreneurship, he owned & operated a lounge and was self-employed as a house painter.

In his retirement years, Mr. Fryson relocated to South Daytona, FL, alongside his beloved wife Lucy, cherishing family time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. An automobile enthusiast and proficient handyman, Mr. Fryson had a passion for working on cars, painting, and fishing.

He found joy in travel, especially his annual trips to Florida, and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and Western film enthusiast. Recognizing the value of kindred relationships, he never missed the annual family reunions gatherings. Spending time and occasions with his family very extremely important to him and he demonstrated it consistently.

Richard will be forever missed by his wife, Lucy; his sisters, Helen Ray and Virginia Miles, both of Pennsylvania; his children, son Richard Michael Fryson, and daughters, Carla Sol (Eddie) of Daytona Beach, FL and Candace Fryson of Youngstown, OH his cherished grandchildren, Kellee (Kenton) Rickerson, Christopher Williams, and Alazia Hobard. Cherished great grandchildren Daz’ia Johnson (Cornell), Kenton Rickerson, Jr., and Kayden Rickerson and a score of additional relatives and friends.

Now assuming his place among the ancestors, Richard was reunited with his parents; four brothers, Robert, DeWhitt, Stonewall and Aaron Fryson; six sisters, Marguerite, Carrie and Mildred Fryson, Josephine Jones, Mary Turner and Ethel Henderson; grandson Henry P. Williams, III.

In honoring his memory, we invite all who knew him to join us in celebrating Mr. Fryson's remarkable life and the legacy he leaves behind—the impact of his love and kindness resonating with all who had the privilege of knowing him. Calling hours will be held at Jaylex Event Center, 2210 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, OH, on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11;00am. The Celebration of Life service will be held at noon with Rev. Katherine McLeod & Min. Jonas McLeod presiding.

Richard will be laid to rest at the Green Haven Memorial Gardens, 3495 South Canfield-Niles Rd, Canfield OH. We extend peace and comfort to the Fryson family during this time of grief and remembrance. May the spirit and passion of Richard’s spirit live on in the hearts of all who loved him.

At this most sensitive time, the family of Richard Lee Fryson, elected to entrust the Ministry of Comfort and After-Care Arrangements to J.E. Washington Funeral Services, 2234 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH, 330-782-8500.

He Is Gone

You can shed tears that he is gone
Or you can smile because he still lives
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared
You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on
You can close your mind, be empty, and turn your back
Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes, and go on!

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