Edward Shelton Fraher

1932 - 2025

Edward Shelton Fraher

November 22, 1932 - July 14, 2025

Edward Shelton Fraher, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 14th, 2025. Ed was born on November 22, 1932 and grew up in Blackstone, VA. He was the son of Edward Shelton and Lucy Wright Fraher, by whom he was predeceased. He was also predeceased by his sister Emma Brown Mobley, brother Otho Clement Wright Fraher and daughter-in-law Sarah Goldenberg Fraher. He is survived by a sister, Betty Wright Armbruster and her husband Bill of Williamsburg. Ed was a faithful member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church where he taught Sunday School, participated in DOCC and EFM programs, and served on the vestry multiple times. His involvement in cursillo led to his call to prison ministry, in which he played a leading role in bringing the Kairos Prison Ministry to VA and later served as a Death Row Volunteer. He is survived by his loving wife, who was also his best friend, Martha Weisiger Fraher of Richmond, and his children, for whom he was very thankful: Edward Shelton Fraher, III (Mercedes), of Midlothian, Katherine Fraher Fitzgerald (James) of Midlothian; Clarence Duncan Weisiger Fraher (Kimberly) of Chicago. Ed is survived by his grandchildren who were his pride and joy: Shelton Fraher (Emily) and Hennessy Fraher of Richmond, Meghan Fitzgerald Harrell (Matthew) of Midlothian, Ryann Fitzgerald Cavanaugh (Jack) of Richmond, Logan Fitzgerald Lipscombe (Jared) of Ashland, and Camryn Fitzgerald of Richmond, and Fletcher, Rudy and Arabella Fraher of Chicago.He is also survived by his great-grandchildren: Reagan, Liam and Mason Harrell of Midlothian; Jude, James and Levi Lipscombe of Ashland; and Casper Cavanaugh of Richmond.

A member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, Ed was graduated from the University of Virginia in 1955 with a degree in Architecture. After serving as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, he began his practice as an architect in Richmond. He served as the president of the Richmond Metro Section of the AIA. He was an enthusiastic supporter of all UVA sports and spent countless hours cheering on his beloved Wahoos. Funeral services will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 2040 McRae Rd., on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Michael's Episcopal Church or your favorite charity.