Fred Eugene Conley

Fred Eugene Conley obituary, Meally, KY

Fred Eugene Conley

Fred Conley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones-Preston Funeral Home - Paintsville on Jan. 1, 2026.
Fred Eugene Conley, age 73, of Meally, passed away Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, at his residence.

He was born on October 16, 1952, in Johnson County to the late Fred and Opal Jaynes Conley. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, James L. Conley, and two sisters: Judy Ratliff and Mary L. Conley.

On June 15, 1974, he married Gretta Music Conley, who survives. Additional survivors include one son: Gene Phillip (Gayle) Conley of Felicity, OH; one brother: Rick (Kathy) Wright of East Point, KY; three sisters: Lena Ruth Castle of Grayson, KY, Diana Skaggs of Catlettsburg, KY, Peggy Wheeler of Ulysses, KY; two grandchildren: Garret and Jacob; two step-granddaughters: Nica and Megan; along with four step great-grandchildren.

Graveside Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery in Staffordsville, with Jason Conley officiating. Burial will follow.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with all final arrangements for Mr. Fred Eugene Conley.

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