SFC Roy Lee Frady

Tennessee Ridge, TN - (SFC) Roy Lee Frady, age 94 of Tennessee Ridge, TN, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026 at Erin Baptist Church with Pastor Seth McDowell and Dr. Daniel Martin officiating.

Family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until the hour of service Friday afternoon at the church.

Roy entered this life on January 24, 1932 in Teloga, GA, son of the late Webster and Lillie Witt Frady. Roy faithfully served his country in the United States Army where he retired on March 1, 1973 with the rank of Sargent First Class. Following his retirement, Roy went on to enjoy a fruitful career as a farmer. He was a devoted member of Erin Baptist Church, and was a loving husband, father, and grandfather to his family; he will be greatly missed.

In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by his son, Robert Frady; and numerous siblings.

Survivors include his loving wife of 27 years, Pat Frady; daughter, Barbara Ann Frady; step-son, Jim (Markeeta) Ridings; and numerous siblings. Roy also leaves behind his precious grandchildren, Matthew (Macy) Frady, Clayton (Krissy) Frady, Jacob Frady, Elcista Ridings, Thomas Ridings, Teren Ridings, Erin (Joe) Whitney; great-grandchild, Matsen Frady, Makayla Frady, Aila Ridings; and special nephew, Gene (Vicky) Brown.

Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931) 289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.