Jimmy Ray Fry Jr., 54, of Neosho, Mo. died following a sudden illness. Born August 11, 1969, Jimmy was the son of Jimmy Ray Fry Sr. and Sandra (McBride) Ainsworth. He was a lifelong resident. He worked as a supervisor at Protein Solutions, in Joplin, Mo. for the last 15 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed boxing. His greatest love was spending time with family, especially his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the New Life Fellowship Church of Neosho, Mo.
Jimmy and Michelle Hutchens were united in marriage June 1, 2019, in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives.
In addition to his wife, Jimmy is survived by his son Ryan (Brittani) Fry, of Neosho, Mo.; two stepchildren, Andy (Jennifer) Beasley of Neosho, Mo. and Calli Beasley of Ocean City, New Jersey; a sister, Jana (Robert) Myers of Riverton; nephews, Kevin Morrow and Max Morrow; and eight grandchildren.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Kevin Morrow.
Graveside services were held Thursday, August 17, at Hazel Green Cemetery in Boulder City, Missouri. Pastor Mark Buzzard officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Brian Sharp, Mike Sharp, Chris Hutchens, J.D. Myers, Arno Graves, and Ross Hipkins.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Bright Futures of Joplin, c/o 825 S. Pearl Avenue, Joplin, Missouri 64801.