John Woods Frierson

1934 - 2017

John Woods Frierson obituary, 1934-2017, Mountain Brook, AL

BORN

1934

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Ridout's Valley Chapel

1800 Oxmoor Road

Homewood, Alabama

John Frierson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2017.

John Woods Frierson, Jr., age 82, of Mountain Brook, Alabama, passed away peacefully
surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, January 27, 2017, after a nineteen-year
battle with Parkinson's Disease.

John was born in El Paso, Texas, on December 7,1934, to John Woods Frierson and
Waldo Meyer Frierson. The family moved to Birmingham in 1935 when his father was
named President and Publisher of the Birmingham Post. John attended Avondale
school. The Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, and was a graduate of Vanderbilt
University.

Following his father in the newspaper field, John became Vice-President and Assistant
to the Publisher of the Sun Papers, and in 1970, joined Luckie-Forney Advertising.

A lifelong member of Independent Presbyterian Church, John was active in many civic
and social clubs and organizations including the Shades Valley Rotary Club of which he
was past-president, and a Paul Harris Fellow

John was predeceased by his parents, his sister Lynn Frierson Kennedy and his nephew,
Frank Thomas Kennedy, Jr. He is survived by his wife of almost 52 years, Kathryn
Mason Frierson; his sons John (Ginger) of Marietta, Ga., Richard (Amy) of Athens, Ga.
and Frederick (Tracy) of Roswell, Ga.; grandchildren Katie, Jack, Addie Lee, Kathryn
Anne, Charlie, Lilly and Mathew and was beloved by many other children who were
proud to call him "Grandfather" or "Uncle John". He is also survived by his brother,
Albert Meyer Frierson of Fort Myers, Fla., his cousin, Amie Boyd Marks of Shelbyville,
Tenn. and his nieces Debby K. Rosser (Jon) and Kathryn Kennedy, both of Birmingham;
Julie F. Freeman (Charles) of Gainesville, Fla. and Laura F. White (Ryan) of Edwardsville,
II.

Visitation will be Monday, January 30, 2017 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ridout's Valley Chapel in
Homewood. A private family memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 31,
2017, at Independent Presbyterian Church Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Childrens' Fresh Air Farm of Independent Presbyterian Church,
or The Charity one's choice.

Arrangements under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel, Homewood, AL.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for John Frierson

Sponsored by Ridout's Valley Chapel.

What is your first memory of John?

Share a favorite memory you have of John.

Tell us about a special moment you shared with John.

Describe a time when John made you laugh or smile.

What is something you will always remember about John?

Talk about a shared experience you had with John.

What is something you did together that you enjoyed?

Describe a place or activity that reminds you of John.

Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving John.

What is something you learned from John?

Not sure what to say?

5 Entries

February 21, 2017

With deep sympathy for your loss, may you find comfort and strength reading
Matthew 5:4 during this difficult time.

February 6, 2017

My condolences to the family . May cherished memories comfort you in your time of grief .
Psalms 147 : 3

January 31, 2017

Kevin Smith

I worked with John at Luckie & Forney when I was a young radio/TV producer just starting out my career in the early 70s. I admired him a lot and feel fortunate to have had him as a mentor so early in my career. Thank you John for being part of my life. My condolences to the family.

January 31, 2017

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2

January 30, 2017

a loved one

Posted by a loved one

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results

Make a Donation
in John Frierson's name

Memorial Events
for John Frierson

Jan

30

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Ridout's Valley Chapel

1800 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209

Funeral services provided by:

Ridout's Valley Chapel

1800 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209

How to support John's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor John Frierson's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more