James M. Frith

June 4, 1941 - January 11, 2022

James Monroe Frith, 80, of 555 Mountain Hill Road, Ringgold, VA, died on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at his residence after being in declining health for the past five years. James was born on June 4, 1941 in Pittsylvania County, VA, a son of the late George Marcus Frith and Mary Odell Hylton Frith. He spent all of his life in the Mountain Hill Community, where he worked in the card room at Dan River Mills until his retirement. James proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was known for his love of racing, football and hunting, with the Mountain Hill Hunting Club when he was able. He was of the Baptist faith. On August 18, 1969 he married, Mable Slayton Frith who survives of the residence. In addition to his wife, James is survived by his daughters, Angela Frith of Ringgold, VA and Patty Frith Evans and husband Mike of Ringgold, VA; his grandchildren, who he adored, Emily, Ethan, Noah, Easton, Makayla, Tristan, Brad and Troy Evans; and his great grandchild, Alexander Evans. He also leaves behind his sister, Mavis Rouse of Danville, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their thanks, to James’s dear friend, Glen Burnette, for all of his kindness and visits throughout the years. James was predeceased by his parents; and his sisters, Nancy Bowman and Gloria Frith. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with Pastor Barry Solomon officiating. Interment will follow the service in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home and at other times the family will be at the residence, 555 Mountain Hill Road, Ringgold, VA 24586. Memorial donations can be made to the Ringgold Vol. Fire and Rescue at P.O. Box 10 Ringgold, VA 24586. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main is respectfully serving the Frith family.