John W. "Jack" Fry, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Chelsea Retirement Community in Chelsea, Michigan. He was born on April 6, 1943 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to John H. and Marjorie (Jones) Fry.
Jack grew up in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He graduated from Ypsilanti High School in 1961, where he played football, basketball and baseball. Jack loved the beach, sun and water. He lived in Ypsilanti for many years where he was an officer in the Ypsilanti Police Department and later part owner of Mellancamp’s Men’s Clothiers. Later he managed restaurants on Nantucket, MA and in West Palm Beach, FL. He also owned a men's fine clothing store in Jupiter, FL. He enjoyed all sports, especially football and baseball, and he was an avid University of Michigan and Detroit Lions fan. He also played drums for many years and toured with the Stan Kenton Big Band.
Jack is survived by his life-long friend and loving companion, Maxine Elliott-Moulton of Chelsea, MI, two daughters, Lauren (Billy) Ranta, and Lindsay (Rafael) Dubois both of Florida, and one son, Matthew G. Fry of Boston, MA; Maxine's children, Robert (Erin) Moulton of Ypsilanti and Kathy (Todd) Brown of Chelsea; grandchildren, Billy Ranta, Jr., Mia R. Ranta, Ruby M. Brown and Mitchell W. Brown, and nephew, Brian (Diane) Lockwood, and niece, Tami Lockwood. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Fry-Lockwood.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, 1:30 p.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 120 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Masks are encouraged.
Memorial contributions may be made to the UMRC Heritage Foundation.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
