Jeffrey Lawrence Frye, a man after God's own heart, 52, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2014.
Jeff, a resident of Clearfield, and formerly of Pompton Plains, NJ is survived by his wife of 26 years, Kelly, and his children, Bryce-Lynn and Jamie Riehl of Clearfield, Kelsey and Kylie Frye of Hyde, and Brielle Frye of Clearfield. He is predeceased in death by his granddaughter, Moriah Joy Riehl. He is also survived by his parents Edward and Cathy Frye of Pequannock, NJ.
Jeff spent most of his life teaching and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. He has most recently been involved with teaching at a new local church in our area called The Bridge, located at 8908 Clearfield-Curwensville Highway. It is a church that worships together and teaches the truth of God's word in a "come as you are" atmosphere and meets people right where they're at.
Jeff's heart, soul, and passion though has been for Living Bread Ministries, Inc. and his "family" there. As the Director of Living Bread Ministries in Clearfield, a non-profit, local food pantry serving over 180 families in our community for the past 3 years, he has impacted lives and been impacted by the lives of those that have come through the doors It is and was his greatest desire that those who have been touched by his life during his time there would choose to walk in the love, peace, and freedom of Christ that he tirelessly taught.
There will be a memorial service held at the Hyde Wesleyan Church, 1215 Riverview Road, Clearfield on Saturday, May 31 at 12 PM with refreshments following.
It is the family's request that you would prayerfully consider making a tax deductible donation to the place Jeff loved so much in lieu of giving flowers. If you feel led, please send your donation to Living Bread Ministries, Inc., 628 Daisy Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.
The Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield is in charge of arrangements.
To sign the on-line guestbook go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.