James Wayne Frix, 92, of Henderson passed away Aug. 29, 2025 at his home. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with burial following at Chester County Memory Gardens. The family received friends at Crook Avenue from 9-11 a.m. service time Wednesday.
He was born July 22, 1933, in Henderson, the son of the late Jim and Ova Sanders Frix. He married his beloved, Maye Sherrill on July 28, 1954, and they spent their 71 years together living in Henderson.
He began his working career as a very young man. He raised horses and began driving a school bus at age 21 and drove accident free for the Chester County Board of Education for over 50 years retiring, in his mid-70s.
He was a natural born trader and was well-known for his wisdom and knowledge particularly regarding horses and cattle. He was extremely well known and had many-many friends. He was member of the Antioch Baptist Church and loved Southern Gospel Music.
He is survived by his wife, Maye Sherrill Frix; one son, Carey (Nicole Jennings) Frix of Henderson; a daughter, Mitzi (Robin) Frix Graves of Jackson; one daughter-in-law, Kindra Frix of Henderson; six grandchildren, Whitney (Malcolm) Cupples, Wesley (Mary) Frix, Sarah Frix, Abby Frix, Drew Frix and John Frix; two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Anthony Frix and Toby James Cupples; numerous nieces and nephews; and special caregivers, Teresa and David Plunk.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Anthony Frix; one grandson, Ryan Graves; three brothers, Carroll Frix, Troy Frix and Guy Frix; and eight sisters, Ruby Frix, Helen Frix, Mallie Cleary, Marie Plunk, Junell King, Beulah Clay, Bethel White and Gladys Lynch.
