David Rushing Fryer
David Rushing Fryer, 66, of Leighton, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
David was born on Oct. 21, 1958, in Atlanta, to his father and mother, John and Linnea Fryer. David was the third child of four. David's beloved surviving siblings are Debbie Randall, John Fryer and Patricia Carter.
David is a beloveded husband to Shari Fryer. They were together for 29 years and married for 24 years. He cherished his wife and loved her deeply. David became a beloved father in 1996, raising two daughters as his own. His oldest daughter is Felicia Grant (Dustin Grant) and youngest daughter, Lorielle Coffey (Jason Coffey). There was nothing he loved more in life than being a father until he became a grandfather. He loved and lived for all seven grandchildren, Christian Grant, 18, Stephanie Coffey, 16, Jordyn Elizabeth Grant, 15, Brittney Coffey, 14, Alexis Grant, 12, Dustin Jr., 7, and Emily Coffey, 5.
David was a honest, caring, loving, supportive, dependable, hard-working, family man. He was a trusted Hazmat over the road truck driver for almost 30 years. It was a dream job of his because he loved to see the world. He had traveled and seen all states including Canada and Mexico except Hawaii and Alaska. His favorite place to visit was Canada. He loved it there. He was a avid reader and enjoyed family time, discussing politics and enjoyed free time watching YouTube.
He looked forward to retirement, starting a garden and enjoying his grandchildren. David was intelligent, had a keen sense of humor, and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need that he could help. He was a selfless man, and he remained that way even after death by being a donor and giving hope and life to people he didn't even know. He sacrificed and loved deeply for his family and anyone that has met him would say he was a true blessing to life. His family will Love, Honor, Cherish & Carry his memory forever.
A Celebration of life will be decided at a later date.
Arrangements are by the Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Suite B, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421, 423 362-5999.