David Lee Fry

Shawnee resident David Lee Fry, 72, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at his home.

Graveside services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Fairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In Lieu of flowers donations to Tornado Alley Bulldog Rescue link is https://tornadoalleyok.org/donate

David was born November 1, 1950 in DeRidder, LA to Lee Fry and Barbara (Brown) Fry.  He graduated from Broken Arrow High School and then earned a Doctorate from Southwestern University in 1975. David married Paula Ford on July 31, 1976 in OKC, OK.  He began his career as a pharmacist with Bestyet Pharmacy in Seminole.  He later purchased and operated Star Pharmacy in Shawnee and later purchased Bestyet Pharmacy in Seminole.  David later sold his business and worked as a pharmacist for Homeland in Seminole.  He enjoyed traveling, O.S.U. sports, scuba diving, gardening, baking, bulldogs, and happy hour at sonic. David was an Eagle Scout, was a member of Kappa Psi Fraternity, Southwestern State Alumni Association, and a member of the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife: Paula Fry of the home, 2 children: Adam Fry and wife Lindsay of Fuquay, NC, Meagen Fry of Owasso, OK, 1 grandchild: Kelton Fry of Fuquay, NC, 3 brothers: Johnny and Kathy Fry of Broken Arrow, Larry and Saen Fry of Sand Springs, Ted Fry of Stillwater, a brother-in-law: Bill and Linda Clark of Blanchard, and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.