Birth date: May 9, 1948 Death date: Oct 16, 2021
Mr. Douglas Raymond Frye, age 73, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Dallas, Texas. He was born to Mr. Donovan Frye and Ms. Jean Frye on May 9, 1948, in Fort Worth, Texas. Doug attended South Garland high school, Honor Read Obituary
Doug and I attended South Garland High School in the school's inaugural year, and I remember him well as an all-around likable guy, easy-going and fun to be around. Long after high school, he continued to make a remarkable difference, touching so many lives, as I have heard over the years, in such positive ways.
Doug and I became friends in 7th grade at Memorial Jr. Hi, and we remained friends through high school. We had a routine for going to school with Tony Holland riding his bike to Doug's house, the two of them riding to my house on Glenbrook, the 3 of us riding to Roger Sewell's house on Prescott and the 4 of us walking to school. Not remembering what we did when it rained.
Another fond memory was being invited by the Frye's to go on a family ski vacation each year beginning in 7th grade. One year Tony Holland joined us, and another year Dale Herrin joined us. I continued skiing off and on until I was 70. I am amazed that we road the 13 hours to Red River or Taos in the Frye's Oldsmobile sedan with Dr. and Mrs. Frye and Stephen in front the the remaining 3 of us in the back seat. Left Garland at about 4:00 AM and stopped for breakfast in Wichita Falls. That was way too cozy, but we just didn't seem to mind.
Doug was one of the good guys. Smart, funny and a superior athlete. Big loss.
Marvin Guynes
