Vollie Edward

Frosh

Vollie Edward Frosh, Jr. was born on October 18, 1951, in Toledo, OH. God assigned him to the care of loving parents, the late Vollie Sr. and Hortense (Browning) Frosh. Their family would grow to include sister Beverly Rita, and brothers Victor Preston, Vincent Tod, and Vonce Lee. The Frosh parents kept their children in church, and Vollie exemplified Biblical principles of love and hope throughout his life.

Vollie was a charismatic and helpful personality, even as a child. His siblings were nicknamed "Vollie's little sister" or "Vollie's little brother," a testament to the positive impression their big brother had on their family and community. His influence was felt in many ways, especially his taste in fashion and music. His suits and shoes always matched perfectly, and brother Victor admits sneaking to borrow cassette tapes of popular soul music. Vollie loved Al Green, the Dramatics, and the Temptations. He met his close childhood friend, Derrick McGhee, during this time.

Vollie was a 1969 graduate of DeVilbiss High School. He was a proud Tiger and a member of the Rescue Squad, a student organization trained in first aid that responded to distress calls from staff. His dedication to helping others reflected the compassion and steady presence that would define him throughout his life. Vollie welcomed a daughter, Vateema, on July 9, 1974. He would grow into a respected family leader and role model over the next decades. Following graduation, Vollie built a long career as a trustworthy and kind professional motor coach operator and trainer. He mentored and befriended countless drivers over the years. Among the companies he served was Lakefront Lines, where he earned the respect of supervisors,colleagues, and passengers. During this time, he developed close friendships with many, including loyal friend Richard Kraus. Vollie took great pride in his work and in ensuring the safety of his passengers. He cherished and carefully maintained his personal cars and repeatedly chose to buy vans so his family and friends could travel in comfort and style.

Vollie married Martha Bonds on September 16, 1995, in a small ceremony where both the bride and the groom wore royal blue. He quickly became a respected patriarch of their blended family, embracing new daughters, Adena and Monique, and developing a unique bond with his grandson, Jaiden. He was a continuous source of support to sisters-in-law Wardene (Bonds) Talley and Joyce Leake, and cousins-in-law Della, Bruce, Kenny, and Chuck Bonds. He adopted his mother-in-law Willie Mena Leake as a maternal figure as well. He had a reputation for tough talk, but most everyone knew he was a teddy bear underneath.

Vollie's legacy as a man of sincerity, humor, and stability was fully established through his family. They will miss his jokes, random phone calls, and the joyous way he lived through their achievements and experiences. He took tremendous pride in his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. It was almost as if he also wore every crown we wore, earned every degree we earned, won every award we won, and triumphed with us when we overcame life's challenges. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend left us to drive the golden roads of heaven on February 12, 2026. Those who celebrate Vollie's legacy include his wife, Martha; daughter Vateema and grandchildren Jasmine, Javaugh, Va'Andra, Jada, and Jayden; daughter Adena and grandson Jaiden, daughter Monique; great-grandchildren Norell, Jai'Lee, Zyon, Zyke'l, and Vya; brothers Victor (Lynn), Vincent (Helen), and Vonce Lee; and longtime

friends Richard Kraus and members of the Powell family