Darvin Frey

April 5, 1957 - September 19, 2012

Beattyville, KY – Darvin Wayne Frey, age 55, husband of Melissa (Hopkins) Frey, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Darvin was born in Batesville, Indiana on April 5, 1957, a son of the late Robert and Sandra (Morhing) Frey. He was retired from the Indiana National Guard after spending a tour with the US Navy and US Army, his love of music was admired by everyone, his natural talent allowed him to play any string instrument. Darvin had a love for hunting, fishing and being the "prankster" in the crowd, he was a member of the Beattyville Church of the Nazarene in Beattyville, KY and a member of St Helens Masonic Lodge 684. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, 1 son; Joshua (Amberlyn) Frey of Hinesville, GA, 5 daughters; Kristie (Youssef) Khairi and Nicky Norton, both of Gatesville, TX, Heather (Jr.) Short, Laci (Adam) Smith, and Raven Gibson all of Rose Hill, VA, 1 brother; Robert Frey of Cheyenne, WY, 1 sister; Brenda Roeder of Dillsboro, IN, father and mother in law; Jim and Joyce Hopkins of Gatesville, TX and special friend, Dave Withee, 10 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild, along with other loving family members and friends. Darvin was preceded in death by his parents, 1 sister; Tracy Brown, 1 brother in law; Bob Brown and 1 niece; Bobby Jo Brown. Military Rites by Three Forks VFW Post #11296 and Funeral Services will be held at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 23, 2012 with Pastor Rick Isaacs officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home, Booneville, KY. Darvin will be laid to rest in the Couch Hopewell Cemetery located in Lee County. To leave the family a special message visit www.boonevillekyfuneralhome.com. The Booneville Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.