Thomas Curtis Fryar, 72, passed away peacefully with family bedside at Methodist Hospice House in Memphis, TN on October 14, 2026. He was born on February 5, 1954, to H.C. and Lee Fryar.
Curt graduated from Oakhaven High School in Memphis, TN, where he played football, was a member of the swim team and participated in drama. He went on to Memphis State thereafter where he studied Russian Literature and was a member of Sigma Epsilon Fraternity.
Curt retired from Tennessee Valley Association where he worked with early projects to instill and promote further utilization of solar energy. After his time at TVA, he worked until his final retirement as CEO of a local Memphis company.
As a devoted Memphis Tiger fan, he enjoyed watching both football and basketball. He maintained season ticket holder status and enjoyed his final season in the stadium with the presence of his granddaughter, Elliott.
Curt loved to garden, growing his own vegetables and teaching his grandchildren how to do the same. He made an excellent pepper sauce and would give to those close to him on special occasions.
He enjoyed saltwater sport fishing and above all, fishing the waters of the Spring River in Arkansas for trout with his daughters.
Curt is survived by his wife of 46 years, Brenda Smart Fryar, daughters Leah (Sara) Fryar and Megan Fryar. He is additionally survived by the lights of his life, grand daughters Elliott and Lillian Fryar.
He is preceded in death by his parents H.C. and Lee Fryar, brothers William and Eric Fryar.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations for Goosepond Cemetery, charity of choice or to pass it along, as Curt would always give to those in need.
The family would like to give special thanks to those at Methodist Hospice House for the compassion they showed during his final moments.
Funeral arrangements will be held in a private graveside service in Scottsboro, Alabama on October 17, 2026.
