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Obituary of Lix J. Fruge', Jr.

Graveside Services for Mr. Lix J. Fruge’, Jr. will be Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens with Reverend John Branning officiating. Interment will follow graveside rites. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Fruge’, 80, of Meridian, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Fruge’ grew up in Meridian. He attended Baylor School in Chattanooga, TN before going to the University of Alabama where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He joined his father, Lix Fruge’ Sr, at his family run business, Fruge’ Oil Company, which was credited with bringing Shell branded gasoline to Meridian. He worked side by side with his son until this year thus making the business one of the oldest Shell jobberships in Mississippi. In 1967, he married Peggi Brown and together they built one of the first houses on Dalewood Lake. This helped to shape his love of water skiing. They raised two children, Melissa, born in 1968, and L.J., born in 1970.

Mr. Fruge’ loved fishing, particularly at Dogwood Lake, and savored the drive out there with his dog. He also loved hunting and working at the hunting camp. He especially looked forward to his annual white tail deer hunt with friends in the hill country of Texas. He was an avid Alabama football fan. He loved to cook, especially gumbo, and he was a pro at making Brandy Alexanders. He also loved listening to an Elvis album.

He served as a long time board member on Citizens National Bank. He also was a member of the Roundtable Investment Club of Meridian.

For anyone that knew Lix, it was easy to see he had a heart of gold and had a smile in his eyes. He would help out a person in need without thinking twice. He adored his grandchildren, and always had a good story to tell that would leave you laughing. He kept his style in check with his flattop haircut! He enjoyed sponsoring local athletic teams and was quick to lend support to any local Meridian charities.

Mr. Lix is survived by his son, L.J. Fruge’, III (Nicola); grandchildren Jay Fruge’, Caroline Fruge’, Marguerite Marquez, John Marquez, and Lilly Marquez. Brother, Don Fruge’ (Mary Ann); Son-in-law Johnny Marquez (Margaret) as well as a host of extended family members.

Mr. Fruge’ is preceded in death by his wife, Peggi Fruge’; daughter, Melissa Marquez; and parents, Lix J. Fruge’, Sr. and Rosemary Fruge’.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

 God our Father, Creator of all the living, we entrust to Your gentle care
 all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .  

Eternal rest, grant unto Lix J. Fruge', Jr., O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.  

May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

REPORT ON CLASS ZOOM MEETING ON SUNDAY

I think everyone who gathered yesterday on Zoom will say that it was fun and so gratifying to see our friends and share. For those who are wary of such a gathering, politics and other controversial subjects did not come up. That is a rule of this group. We simply shared our lives and personal stories along with news of other friends.

It was easy for me to tune in – I simply clicked the link that Tee provided and lo I was there with everyone. We are going to meet again in a month, on first Sunday at 5:00 EST. A notice will be sent out, and we hope more join us for this special time together. Thank you Anne and Tee for making this possible.

One of the things I shared on Zoom was about a very precious black woman from Mississippi. I discovered her this last Friday, thanks to a local friend on Face Book. By Saturday, I had added a page to the website of my Franciscan community, Our Lady of the Pearl. I told the Zoom group that I would send a link to her page so that they could learn about this spirited and strong woman. As many indicated in my research, she was a force to be reckoned, talented and with a beautiful singing voice. Her name was Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA. She was a Franciscan sister and lived a remarkable life of love, service and joy.

WEBSITE ADDRESS FOR SR. THEA: https://ourladyofthepearl.com/saints-among-us/sister-thea-bowman-f-s-p-a/

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