Jimmie Verlin Fry, Sr., 77, of Tuscumbia, passed away November 17, 2025 at Huntsville Hospital. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 19 at Williams Funeral Home from 11:00 – 1:00 pm and a graveside service will follow at 1:30 pm in Shoals Memorial Gardens.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Noah and Lillie Mae Fry; and his sister Shelia Tribble.
Jimmie is survived by his loving wife Joann Black Fry; son, Jimmie V. Fry, Jr. (Dawn), brother-in-law, Mike Tribble; grandchildren, Rachel Formby (Owen), Jacob Fry (Megan); and great-grandchildren, Caleb Gallien, Bo and Benjamin Formby.
Jimmie was a proud U.S. Marine Corps and Vietnam veteran. After his military service, he enjoyed a long career with Champion Paper Mill before retiring. He was a dedicated member of the American Legion and a faithful member of Tuscumbia United Methodist Church.
