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James Fraser Obituary
James Edward Fraser, 70, of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011 at Virginia Baptist Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Sherry Atkinson Fraser for thirty years.
Born August 8, 1940 in Bartow, FL, he was the son of Chrystine Kelley Dobson of Tallahassee, FL and the late Eugene Wesley Fraser and was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Dobson Gueltzow. Mr. Fraser was retired from the United States Air Force with twenty years of service and was a retired Manager of Grounds with the San Luis State Park in Florida. He was a member of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Fraser is survived by one son, Lt. Col. Vernon Atkinson and wife, Ellen of Lawrenceville, GA; one daughter, Denise Lawton and husband, Tom of Altavista; two brothers, Robert Frazier and wife, Mary Helen and Steve Dobson, II, both of Tallahassee, FL; seven grandchildren, Kim, Nicky, Adam, Victoria, Vernon, Thomas, and Katherine and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service with military honors by American Legion Post 16 will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Pate Chapel of Thomas Road Baptist Church. The family will receive friends following the service.
A memorial service will be held in Tallahassee at a later date, to be announced.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider the American Lung Assoc., 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC, 20004.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Fraser
June 7, 2011
Sherry,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband's recent passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Victoria D. Messer (Vickie)
David Howell
June 5, 2011
Well my cousin we are really going to miss you. Unfortunately I just found out last night so I was unable to make your service. I know that you had such a wonderful life after our Lord brought Sherry into your life. My love and prayers are with Sherry and family.
raymond harris
June 4, 2011
So sorry to hear of your husbans passing.my condolences.
Becky Talley
June 3, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
June 3, 2011
So sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. He and Bobby were two of my dad's favorites....from way so many years ago. Also, am happy Ralph and I were able to visit with Jimmy for a short while last year. My family's best wishes for strength and peace through this time. Dick Howell
June 3, 2011
Sherry and Family,
Bill and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. Jim was always such a nice person. Our heart and prayers go out to you.
Love, Bill and Shelley Atkinson
June 2, 2011
Dear Sherry,
Wanda and I are sorry for your loss. Jimmy was a good man, and I didn't realize that you two had been married for 30 years. Wanda and I will celebrate our 50th this coming November. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love,
Charles & Wanda Messer
Heidi Edgar
June 2, 2011
So sorry to hear of the loss of Jim. I worked with him at Mission San Luis. He was a nice man and fun to be around. He will be missed. The family is in our prayers.
Marsha Long
June 2, 2011
Sherry and Denise - my heart is broken over the loss of Jimmy. He was a wonderful brother-in-law and always so kind to me. I know it has been a long time since I have seen ya'll, but I think of you often. All my love to both of you -
Marsha
Emily
June 1, 2011
As a nurse who cared for Mr. Fraser, I can say he was a joy to be around and will be a blessing to those he joins in Heaven! My prayers go out to his dedicated and loving family.
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