Lewis “ Preston” Fry passed away Aug. 25, 2026. Preston was born on May 3, 1956, in Bonham, TX, to Frank Fry and Betsy Fry. He graduated from Honey Grove High School in 1974 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from East Texas State University (now East Texas A&M) in 1979. Preston started his career as a Math Teacher in Carthage, TX before moving to Shawnee, OK to begin a career in the oil/gas industry. He returned to teaching for a brief period before joining the Shawnee Post Office as a Rural Mail Carrier before retiring in 2021. Lewis married Rebecca Fry on July 6,1984, in Las Vegas, NV. Preston also spent many hours volunteering at Shawnee Little Theatre as a set builder, lighting technician, occasionally stepping on stage in an acting role. His greatest passion at SLT was creating special effects.
Lewis is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rebecca Fry, daughter Jill Fry and son Bruce Fry all of Shawnee; brother Collin Fry and his wife, Louise of Georgetown, TX; brothers Paul Fry of St Petersburg, FL , and Jim Fry of Greenville, TX, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Lewis is preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Deena Rains; and brother-inlaw, Noel Miller.
Preston’s Celebration of Life service will be September 5th at 2 pm at the Shawnee Little Theatre on Airport Drive.
Memorial donations can be made in Preston’s name to Shawnee Little Theatre, PO BOX 1342, Shawnee, OK, 74802.
