Jerry Wayne Fryer

Jerry was born on Wednesday, August 16, 1939, in Hominy, Oklahoma to Ben and Velma Joy (Griswold) Fryer. Jerry passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 83. Jerry graduated from Tulsa Central High School and went on to attend Oklahoma State University. He enlisted in the ARMY and was assigned to the 661st Ord Co., Fourth ARMY (Major Command), later transferring to the USAR Control Group US ARMY CORPS. Jerry also worked and retired from the United States Postal Service and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On November 29, 1963, Jerry married Carlyn Faye East in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their union was blessed with six children. Jerry was a great conversationalist, he enjoyed discussing many different subjects, including history, art, music, and religion. He was a huge sports buff who enjoyed a good game, especially football. Jerry enjoyed riding his motorcycle, duck hunting with Father-in-law, fishing, and watching Jacques Cousteau, history, current events, and politics. He took classes for real estate, became an auctioneer after attending the oldest auctioneer school in the world, Missouri Auction School, and pursued an art degree at Tulsa University. He made the mosaic that hung in the entryway of their family home. He was an amateur photographer, having a photo published in the Tulsa World contest. He took a few stained-glass classes and knew how to bake bread, and it was delicious. Jerry loved his church and having the missionaries over to the house and taking them to eat. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society at 4110 S. 100th E. Ave., Grant Building, Ste. 101, Tulsa, OK 74146. Jerry is survived by, Children, Tara Bishop and husband Jerry, Tulsa, OK Sherrelyn Kimberlin and husband Dustin, Colorado Springs, CO Sunny Fryer, Colorado Springs, CO Jerry Fryer II and wife Jennifer, Firestone, CO Keith Fryer and wife Jamie, Tulsa, OK Joshua Fryer and wife Erin, Broken Arrow, OK 1 Niece, Regina E. Welch 19 Grandchildren, Erin Michelle Wilson, Forrest Dane Fryer, Jacob Dawson Bishop, Miranda Kimberlin Michael Dustin Kimberlin II, Mallory Kimberlin, Mason Alexander Kimberlin, Jerry Wayne Fryer III, Jonah Matthew Fryer, Joel Jensen Fryer, Jessica Fryer, Noah Avery Fryer, Olivia Caroline Fryer, Elinor Cate Fryer, Elijah Rowan Fryer, Emmalyn Faye Fryer, Ryker Josiah Fryer 7 Great Grandchildren Thomas Jay Eslick, Mi-shelle Kathren Renea Wilson / Spouse: Jordan Lee Wilson-Gaiter, Audree Venett Rose Wilson, Clara Elizabeth Marie Wilson, Aria Kay Fryer, Xavier Mateo Wood, Octavia Rain Bishop 1 Great Great Grandchild Mazikeen Zenobia Malia Rodriguez Jerry was preceded in death by his beautiful and loving wife, Carlyn Faye (East) Fryer, his parents, Ben and Velma (Griswold) Fryer, his sister, Linda E. (Fryer) Welch, and 2 grandsons, Michael Sean Ebald and Matthew Taylor Kimberlin.

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Jerry Wayne Fryer

August 16, 1939 - March 10, 2023