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James Fraley Obituary
Jim was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania on January 8, 1950 to the late Herbert C. and Leona (Hart) Fraley. The family moved to Lorain, Ohio in 1954. He was a 1968 graduate of Clearview High School where he was the Sr. Class Vice President and a member of the wrestling team.
Jim started working with his dad at age twelve putting on roofs and siding. He was co-owner of Fraley and Fox Construction. Jim was an avid participant at turkey shoots; he belonged to the Lorain County Coon Hunters Association.
Jim leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of twenty three years Brenda; his son, James, Jr. (Jennifer) of Los Angeles, California; daughter, Jessica (Marvin, Jr.) Jackson; sisters, Marcia Harding and Janis (Rusty) Engle; grandchildren Marvin Jackson III and Victoria Jackson; three aunts, an uncle, nieces and nephews. He was blessed with many friends including his care giver, Buster Meade.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Carol Adkins.
A celebration of Jim's life will be on Saturday, March 1, 2014 from 1 PM until 4 PM in the First Luthern Church, 603 Washington Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052.
Memorial contribution may be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110-2602 or the Clearview Educational Foundation, 4700 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Walter A. Frey Funeral Home, 700 West Erie Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052.
On line condolences may be sent to www.freyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Fraley
Roy Fraley
March 22, 2014
Dear family,I only wish we had more time together. Roy Fraley
Kevin McCaslin
March 5, 2014
Sorry for your loss. A lot of good memories of him.
Kevin McCaslin
March 5, 2014
Just heard of Jim's passing. Sorry for your loss. A lot of memories.
February 14, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Memories will last forever. God Bless. Chris, a high school friend.
Samantha White
February 10, 2014
Love you Bren! Prayers for you, Jimmy Will definitely be missed <3 The Girl
February 10, 2014
Dear Janis, and family. I am so sorry you have to bear the grief of losing your loved one. I am rejoicing that he is with the Lord, but I am also praying that the Lord will bless you and comfort your hearts as you mourn his passing.
Sandy Rentschler
February 10, 2014
So sad to hear of Jim's passing. Many fond high school memories! My sincere condolances to the family.
Jim Stipanovich, Catawba Island, Ohio
Marjorie Kerby
February 10, 2014
Our love and prayers are with you over the loss of jim. A very special person.
February 9, 2014
Janis and the Fraley family, so sorry for your loss. Jim was one of a kind. I will remember Jim as a nice and funny guy. I will always remember him giving me a ride home after track. He did this favor for me more then once. What a great guy. May his memory be eternal....
Sharon Flaherty
February 9, 2014
To the Fraley family I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was areal sweetheart May he rest in peace. Sharon Basilone Flaherty
Freeman and Kathy McCartney
February 9, 2014
Marcia,Janis, and Rusty, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim was truely a great guy.
Tiny & Dawn McKinney
February 9, 2014
Rest In Peace my friend
Cathy Bruce
February 9, 2014
Brenda. I truly am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim Jones
February 8, 2014
Brenda I'm so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
xoxoxoxo
Beverly Burkey Sams
February 8, 2014
Marsha & Janis, So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all.
Rose Smith
February 8, 2014
I was sad to hear of Jim's passing,,I will always remember him from school days. My heart goes out to his family.
cookie Pabon
February 8, 2014
Janis and Marcia my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family I will always remember Jim as a fun guy!
Sandra Horinek
February 8, 2014
Fraley Family, Our prayers and thoughts our with you. Jim will be miss. Christ Love.
huey davis
February 8, 2014
so sorry for your loss we had talked not too long ago and had a great visit then thanks marcia for your message jim will be misssed
February 8, 2014
My condolences to you, Brenda and the family. We, all just lost a good hearted, friend with a great personality. Norma Ortiz
Timothy Naro
February 8, 2014
Janis,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I pray that God will help ease the pain by providing you all with good memories of the times you all spent together. God bless and keep you all.
LaVerne Mackin
February 8, 2014
Marcia & Janis, So sorry for your loss. May he rest in Peace.
Joe and Karen Majkut
February 8, 2014
Janis sorry for your loss you will be in my prayers
Sally Van Nuys
February 8, 2014
My sincerest sympathies to each of you. The world has lost a caring, fun and talented man in Jim's passing. Jim was a long time friend and classmate. He will be missed by so many. May God bless you with comfort and peace during this time of loss.
Maryann Andulics Vargo
February 8, 2014
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Shirley Herrera-Andrick
February 8, 2014
Janis..so sorry to hear about Jim..my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Mascaro
February 8, 2014
Brenda,
Thought's and prayers of you and your family
Karen Mascaro
Becky Andrews
Shawnte' Henderson
February 7, 2014
Brenda and Jessica,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless, Shawnte'
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