George Shelton Frier

George Shelton Frier, 80 of Valdosta, GA passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 16, 1942, to the late Mary Lou (Arnold) and Olive Frier in Clyattville, GA. Shelton was a member of Abundant Life Church of God and owner of a family business, Union Body Shop and Garage where he was well known for hosting Friday lunches at the shop feeding anyone who stopped in. In his younger years, he was an avid horse rider and won many awards in Barrel Racing. He was a former Auxiliary Reserve Police Officer with the Valdosta Police Department. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters and brothers in-law, Louise and Gurdine Stanley, Linda Crouch Wetherington and Joe Crouch, Dorothy and Bobby Smith; brother and sister in-law, Bobby and Helen Frier; brother, Archie Frier; daughter in-law, Theresa Frier; grandson TJ Parham; and great-granddaughter, Ellie Lee Frier.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Joan Frier of Hahira, GA; sons, Glenn (Barbara) Frier of Valdosta, GA, Bruce (Melissa) Frier of Valdosta, GA, Stacey (Paula) Frier of Lakeland, FL; daughter, Tammy (Jeff) Parham of Hahira, GA; grandchildren, Gregory Frier, Amanda Frier, Anthony (Sheridan) Frier, Grace (Shawn) Frier, Rylie Parham, Austin Frier, Brooke (Timothy) Alexander, Bo Pamelee, Mathew Parham, Lauren (Nicholas) Evans, Michael (Lisa) Gross, Stephanie Gross; great grandchildren, Aiden Frier, Ryan Alexander, Mac Alexander, Joschua Gross, Emma Gross, Samuel Evans, Rhett Frier, Weston Chambers, and many beloved nieces and nephews. A special thank you to his niece and caregiver, Pam Frier Burnett.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Abundant Life Church of God located on 3419 Knight Academy Rd. Valdosta, GA 31605. The family will receive guests at the church one hour prior to the funeral service for visitation. Kind words of sympathy can be left for the family by visiting www.musicfuneralservice.com The Frier family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.