Larry Wayne Frith

Larry Wayne Frith, Sr. a resident of Tibbie, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Larry was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Thelma, who he adored. He was also a proud father and loved his rather large extended family.  He was a Veteran who served honorably in the U.S. Navy where he was stationed on an ice breaker where he had the distinction of visiting both the North and South Poles.  In his youth, Larry was a gifted baseball player and once pitched a one hitter in the state baseball tournament.  Above all, Larry was a cowboy, who loved horses, and making and selling horse equipment.  All of his children and many of their offspring know horses, thanks to Larry.  He even rode a horse to his wedding.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Orbie and Tommye Frith; step son, Keith Echols; and step grandson, C.L. Rivers.  Those left to cherish is memory include his wife, Thelma; children, Nancy Frisch (Tom), Wayne Frith (Maria), Susan Frith, and Gary Joe Frith (Lorena); sister, Sharon Penton (John), and brother Al (Diane); step-children, Timmy Echols (Rhonda), and Wyman Stephenson (Shaquana); grandchildren, April Ross, Kerri Ross, Justin Ross (Brittany), Garrett Ross (Cayla), Patti Frith, Miranda Frith, Trey Frith, Sam Chapman (Audrey), CeCe Chapman, Steffan Chapman, Sophia Frith, Camila Frith, Marina Frith; great grandchildren Tyler McLeod, James Scruggs, Alicen Scruggs, Addisan Hepstall, A.J. Hepstall, Victoria Meeks, Mason Meeks, Ryah Smith, Blu Busby, Navy Ross, Avery Ross, Eva Ross, Noah Ross, Cyliegh Ross, Shaddix Watford, Mila Chapman, Lil Sam Chapman, Emillia Chapman; great great grandson Zayne Massey; step grandchildren, Ericka Brown (Nick), Cpl. Timmy Echols, Jr. (Allison), Wyman Stephenson, Jr., Paris Stephenson, and Kierra Tucker; great step children, Xander Brown and Braxton McNeill; numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

The family will receive friends from 9am until the 10am funeral service on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at Reed’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Chad Orso and Rev. Willie Long, Jr. officiating.  Burial will follow at Reed’s Chapel Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Samuel Chapman, Jr., Steffan Chapman, Justin Ross, Garrett Ross, Wayne Frith, III, and Timmy Echols, Jr.  Honorary pallbearer will be James Scruggs, II.

Precious memories, thoughts and condolences may be left at www.freemancitronelle.com  Freeman Funeral Home—Citronelle, Alabama.