George Frey

George Frey passed away on March 13, 2023 at the age of 78 surrounded by his loving family after a bravely fought battle with cancer.  

George Lee Frey was born on August 26, 1944 in Birmingham, AL, to George and Leola Frey. George was a lifelong Auburn fan, and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Electrical Engineering, and he often boasted about being in the Slide Rule Club. He was a Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the 26th Engineer Battalion as Unit Commander, and was honorably discharged with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. George was involved in the Boy Scouts as Pack Leader and Assistant Scoutmaster of Pack/Troop 66 in Clay, AL where he was able to teach his love of camping, fishing, canoeing, and backpacking. Mr. Frey was a well known local musician, playing the upright bass in several bluegrass bands, and was an Alabama State Champion (Old Time Band) winner at the Alabama State Fiddlers Convention in 2016. George was an avid tinkerer, and had several hobbies including: gardening, beekeeping, computers, working on Gravely tractors, and going to antique car shows with Joan in his 1926 Chevrolet.

George is survived by his beloved partner, Joan Faulkner; son, Eric Frey (Clelia Stefanini) and all the members of the Faulkner Family.

George is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Frey (née Brock); parents George Peter Frey and Leola Frey (née Nolen); brother, Ben Frey  and sister, Janice Frey.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm with a service in his honor to follow at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home and Gardens.  Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Alabama Bluegrass Music Association.