John R. Pye, 92, of Fairfield went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 7, 2023. He went peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved the Lord, his family, and church. He was born on August 31, 1930, to James Monroe Pye and Bula Shanks Pye.
John Ross is survived by his daughter Teresa Black and husband Steve and his daughter Brenda Shaw all of Fairfield. He was known as Rossie to most who knew him and Pa Pye to his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren including grandchildren Brandon Black and wife Amber, Jason Barger, Haylie Riggs, Brittnee Cathey and husband Bobby and Ashlie Black. Great grandchildren Westyn Barger, Blaine and Addie Black, Brooklyn Riggs, Jayden and Conner Fuchs and Maze, Rowdy and Jett Cathey. He was preceded in death by his wife Johnnie Faye Pye, his parents J.M. and Bula Pye, brother James Pye and sister Joyce Jackson.
John Ross married Johnnie Faye York on April 19, 1952. He was stationed in Michigan for a while when he was serving in the Korean War. After leaving Michigan, they came back to Fairfield and made it their home. John worked as a butcher at the Ice House and Robertsons Grocery Store. He also worked at the Mexia State School where he eventually retired.
John loved the sport of rodeo and bull riding. He rode bulls for many years before he started a family. He loved to work in his garden and had a great passion for fishing. His grandkids and great grandkids knew that their Pa Pye could build anything they wanted or needed.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, May 10th at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fairfield Cemetery.
An online guest book is available at www.griffin-roughton.com
Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
