JIM DALE FRALEY

JIM DALE FRALEY obituary, Estill Springs, TN

JIM DALE FRALEY

JIM FRALEY Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grant Funeral Services - Estill Springs on Jan. 8, 2026.
JIM DALE FRALEY of Estill Springs passed this life on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Life Care Center of Tullahoma at the age of 81. A native of Wichita, KS, he was the son of the late Arcle M. and Lilllice Fraley.

Jim was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tullahoma and enjoyed fishing, bowling, painting and attending activities at the Tullahoma Senior Citizens.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Leroy, Floyd and Arcel Fraley Jr. and his sister, Bonnie Brown.

Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Pauline Mary Fraley of Estill Springs; children, Sabrina A. Porter (Brent) of Rockville, TN, Thomas Edward Fraley (Mary Catherine) of Bristol, VA and Charla Johnson of Winchester; grandchild, Grant Johnson; siblings, Helen Jones (Wilbur) of Springfield, MO, Carl Fraley (Patty) of Wichita, KS and Agnes Risco of Witchita, KS.

Graveside Services will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM at Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd. The family will receive friends at Grant Funeral Services from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Monday, January 12, 2026.

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