Harry “Bus” Frost, age 86, of Xenia, IL passed away Friday, August 16, 2013 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL.

 

Bus was born August 29, 1926 in Clay County, IL to Dios and Ethel (Callison) Frost.  He married Mildred Davis on November 9, 1946 in Flora. Bus served in the U.S. Army during WWII and during his life he worked as an appliance repairman for Sears and also independently.  He could fix anything and was also a great mechanic.  When Bus wasn’t working, he enjoyed going camping and fishing.  He was a member of the Sailor Springs American Legion.

 

He is survived by his wife: Mildred Frost of Xenia; 3 daughters: Linda (Larry) Daulby of Steelville, MO, Barbara Burkitt of West Frankfort, and Karen (Jeff) Riggins of Bloomington, IN; 1 brother: Guy (Pauline) Frost of Louisville; 1 sister-in-law: Mary Frost of Louisville; 6 grandchildren: Kyle Daulby, Melissa Rico, Robert Burkitt, John Burkitt, Rebecca Riggins, Will Riggins; 1 great-grandchild: Isabel Rico; along with numerous nieces, nephews, brother and sister-in-laws.  He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers: Leo (Rose) Frost, Robert Frost, and Dale (Velma) Frost, and an infant sister.

 

The funeral service for Harry “Bus” Frost will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Interment will follow in the Floral Garden of Memories, Flora, with military honors.  Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to that of the donor’s choice.