George Calvin “Gus” Frey, age 97, a resident of Moatsville, passed away Sunday January 12, 2025, in The Stonehaven Home in Belington. Gus was born March 1, 1927 in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Floyd Thamer and Hazel (Marshall) Frey. Gus was united in marriage on December 10, 1949, to Betty (Freeman)Continue Reading
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George Calvin “Gus” Frey, age 97, a resident of Moatsville, passed away Sunday January 12, 2025, in The Stonehaven Home in Belington. Gus was born March 1, 1927 in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Floyd Thamer and Hazel (Marshall) Frey. Gus was united in marriage on December 10, 1949, to Betty (Freeman) Frey.
Gus attended the schools of Barbour County and was a retired carpenter. He belonged to The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 436, Bridgeport, WV, of which he was a 50+ year member. Gus was a devotional leader at Soul’s Harbor Tabernacle for many years. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and he loved watching and playing baseball. He was quite a pitcher in his day. Later in life, his focus was on gardening, yardwork, and attending church. He took great pleasure in traveling to local churches and singing for the Lord.
He loved his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren wholeheartedly and cherished the time spent with family.
Gus is survived by children Marsha Nestor and husband Steve of Belington, Angela Harris and husband DJ of Moatsville, Charles “David” Frey and wife Nancy of Philippi, Stephen Frey and wife Pam of Tacy, Jeffrey Frey of Belington; 14 grandchildren Tonya Ferguson, Christina Mills, Sarah Harris, Linnea Walters, Rochelle Nestor, Jessica McLean, Kaitlin Jones, Brett Frey, Shelby Frey, Kory Jones, Abbie Frey, Gracie Frey, Dean Harris, and Loryn Harris; eight great- grandchildren Stephen Ferguson, Michaela Loudin, Slaton Harris, Rustyn Harris, Acelynn Harris, Joden Harris, Carly Mills, and Camryn Mills; two great-great grandchildren Emmie Loudin and Frankie Ferguson; sisters-in-law Rose Frey and Noretta Frey; also many nieces and nephews.
Gus was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Hazel Frey; wife Betty Frey; Gus was the last surviving member of his immediate family. His siblings included Floyd Thamer “Bus” Frey, Robert “Grapey” Frey, Ralph “Chick” Frey, James “Brandy” Frey, Charles “Boomer” Frey, Harold “Enoch” Frey, Darl “Bevo” Frey, Tommy Frey, Christine “Tuke” Morris, Edith Marsh, Margaret “Babe” Marsh, Joann Frey, Lewis Semmelman and Donald Semmelman.
Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Friday January 17, from 5-8 pm and on Saturday January 18, from 9- 11am. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 11 am with Rev. Brandon Kelley and Pastor Johnnie Williams. Interment will follow in the Clemtown Cemetery.

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