Johnson City, TN - James "Jim" William Fry, Jr., 82, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City TN.

Born on December 8, 1943, in Princeton, WV, Jim was the son of James W. Fry, Sr. and Thelma E. Fry (Hawks). He graduated from Princeton Senior High School and went on to build a long and dedicated career at Celanese Corporation in Narrows, VA, where he worked in manufacturing, packaging, and purchasing.

On August 13, 1965, Jim married the love of his life, Frances "Fran" Manning Fry. Together, they shared 57 years of devotion and joy, raising their three children—Debbie, Mike, and Shawn. They were active members of Kee Street United Methodist Church. In 2014, Jim and Fran moved to Kingsport, TN, to be near their daughter and her family, a decision that brought them deep happiness and connection in their later years. While in Kingsport, they became treasured members of Northeast Church of Christ.

Jim will be remembered for his generosity, his humor, his service to others, his steadfast love for his family, and the quiet strength with which he lived his life. His legacy lives on in the many people he touched and the family he cherished above all else.

Jim is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Fran; his brothers Dwight and Carol Fry; his sister Bernice Bolton; and his nephew Tom Bolton.

He is survived by his daughter, Debbie Pencarinha (Mike), and sons Mike Fry and Shawn Fry (Stephanie); his sister Sarah Cahill (Jim); his grandsons Matt (Heidi), David (Taylor), and Thomas Pencarinha, and Caleb (Jordynne) and Chase Fry; and his great-grandchildren Collin and Carson Pencarinha. Jim was also deeply loved by numerous nieces and nephews, each of whom held a special place in his heart.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 3rd at Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton, WV. Visitation will take place from 10:00-11:00 a.m., with the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery.

In addition, a celebration of life for family and friends will be held at Northeast Church of Christ in Kingsport, TN on January 31st from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support cancer patient assistance through the Indian Path Community Hospital Cancer Center. Please designate gifts as "Jim Fry Memorial" at https://www.balladhealth.org/foundation/donate-online.

The Fry family is being served by the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton