John Louis "River" Frye

John Louis “River” Frye age 67 of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He retired from Alcoa with 45 years of service and was a member of their 25 Year Club. He graduated from Walland High School. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and father to the fatherless and will be missed by all who knew him. He loved golfing and his golfing buddies. His greatest joy was his grandchildren and he loved spending time with them and could always be found watching their ballgames, wrestling matches, and concerts. Preceded in death by: Parents, John & Mary Sue Frye; In-laws, Richard “Poppi” Scarborough and Linda Shockley. Survivors include: Wife of 40 years, Christie Frye; Daughters and Sons-in-law, Lorrie & Tod Zeiger of Maryville, Penny & Darren Higgins of Maryville, Stacey & Michael Gumm of Maryville; Grandchildren, Tanner Jones, Brady Hill, Parker Hill, Tate Higgins, Kobey Gumm, Aiden Higgins, Brant Jones, Adrian Gumm, Mari Higgins, and John Cooper Jones; Brother & Sister-in-law, Keith & Pat Frye of Walland; Sister & Brother-in-law, Debbie & Tony Robinson of Friendsville; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Kenneth Shockley and Josie Scarborough; Best Friend, Eugene “Posh” Humphrey; many nieces, nephews, and other family also survive. Memorial donations may be made to: Ronald McDonald House, 1705 W. Clinch Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37916. Family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 2:30 PM, Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:30 PM with Rev. Horace Brown and Dr. Tod Zeiger officiating. Interment will follow at Loudon Memorial Gardens. Following the burial there will be a reception at Everett Hills Baptist Church. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John Louis "River" Frye please visit our Sympathy Store.