Sam Frye, Jr., a resident of rural Henryetta died Aug. 9, 2016 in Tulsa at the age of 94 years. Sam was born Feb. 22, 1922 in the Salem community to Sam Frye, Sr. and Leechie Taylor. Sam grew up in the Henryetta area attending school in Yardeka and Salem areas.
In November, 1942, Sam joined the U.S. Army serving for two years, including a tour of duty in Germany, before his honorable discharge in February, 1944. Sam returned home where he worked as a laborer in several farming locations for most of his adult life.  He was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and took great pride in his military service. He was also active in the Hickory Ground Church and community.
Sam is preceded in death by his mother and father; by six brothers, Sandy Frye, Sarty Frye, Roman Frye, Noah Frye, Harbie Fry, and Loney Frye; and one sister, Bessie Frye.
He is survived by 13 nieces and 11 nephews including his caregiver and niece Sally Nusbaum and husband Keith of Bristow; nephew, George Thompson Jr. and wife Nora of Henryetta, nephew, Tim Thompson of Henryetta; and niece, Tina Thompson of Henryetta; by 19 great nieces and 10 great nephews, including Lisa Thompson, Billie Thompson, Audrey Thompson, Tomiko Thompson and great nephew Deion Dee: by numerous other extended family and many good friends.
Viewing is scheduled for Friday, August 12, 2016 from noon until 8 p.m. at Integrity Funeral Service.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Integrity Chapel with Rev. Amon Harjo and Rev. John Wayne Tulsa officiating. Interment will follow immediately at Frye-Harjo Cemetery, south of Henryetta under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service. Military honors will be provided by Creek Nation Honor Guard at the committal service.
Pallbearers will be Brent Bruner, Skippy Fields, Johnson Frye, John Frye Jr., Jerry Sumka, and James Frye. Honorary bearers will be George Thompson, Deion Dee, Tim Thompson, Roley Frye, Keith Nusbaum, Harvey Frye Jr., Frank Harley, Roman Powell and Art Powell.