Francis Frymire

Francis Eugene (Gene) Frymire passed away June 21, 2020 in Henderson, KY. He was born in McLeansboro on November 3, 1950 to parents Robert and Roselia (Biggerstaff) Frymire.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Cynthia (Huffer) Frymire of Henderson, KY, son Robert (and Kristen) Frymire of Evansville, IN, daughter Shonna (Fleck) Riedell of Owensboro, KY, son Michael Fleck of Henderson, KY. He is survived by his brother Michael (and Fran) Frymire of Enfield, IL, sister Brenda (and Kenny) Mitsdarffer of Carbondale, IL, Trish (and Robert) Talley of Norris City, IL, Debbie (and Danny) Sanders of Mt. Vernon, IL, and brother in law Phil (and Kay) Huffer of Enfield, IL. He leaves behind 12 grandchildren: KT Fleck, Lauryn Frymire, Alex Frymire, Morgan Aldridge, Megan Turner, Riley Frymire, Isabela Riedell, Sophia Riedell, Connor Riedell, Hailey Fleck, Aiden Fleck, and Olivia Riedell. He is proceeded in death by both his parents and sister Ellen Tarrant.

Gene Frymire touched many lives because he truly never met a stranger. He was a kind and gentle man who enjoyed spending time doing yard work and helping others. He worked for Joy Mining for 37 years.

A celebration of life will take place Wednesday, June 24, 2020 from 1-3 pm at the Enfield Methodist Church Family Life Center in Enfield, IL, immediately followed by a brief memorial service. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com. The Stendeback Family Funeral Home in Enfield is in charge of arrangements.