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Robert Fraley Obituary
ROBERT LUTHER FRALEY, 89, of New Boston and formerly of West Portsmouth, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Born in Rarden on September 4, 1936, he was the son of the late David and Grace Margaret Kouns Fraley. After graduating from Wheelersburg High School in 1954, Bob served three years in the Army before attending Ohio University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree, and soon became a CPA. While living in Phoenix, AZ, he successfully operated a construction business for more than 20 years. Upon retiring to Scioto County, Bob pursued his passion for farming and took great pleasure in selling his homegrown produce and well-known salsa at the local Farmer's Market.
Bob married the former Deborah Ann Hamilton in Phoenix on October 17, 1980, and the couple was soon to celebrate 45 years of marriage.
In addition to his beloved wife, Deborah Fraley, surviving is his son, Stephen Bryan (Diane) Fraley of North Port, FL; a brother, Thurman Fraley of Portsmouth; and several brothers and sisters-in-law who thought of Bob as a father figure, Daniel (Becky) Mault, Marion Mault, Tempest (Jaime) Allen, and Melissa (Joe Nichols) Barry, and their families.
Bob was also preceded in death by six brothers, William, Thomas, David, Zane, Edward and George Fraley; three sisters, Ella Miller, Ruth Gehres and Ramona Greene; and a brother-in-law, Dave Hamilton.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Ralph F. Scott Funeral Home in Portsmouth with Dennis Dawes, Minister, officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens with the James Dickey Post #23 American Legion Honor Guard providing military rites.
The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation at t2t.org.
The flag of the U.S. Army will fly at the funeral home in honor of Mr. Fraley's service to our country.
Online condolences may be shared at RalphFScott.com.
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for Robert Fraley
John Kizer
October 24, 2025
Bob was a great guy. I used to thumb home from college in the mid 1960s. I first met him when he gave me a ride to Portsmouth. Had the pleasure of knowing him over the years. He was also a good friend of my father's. Always very handsome and kind. My condolences to the family
Kathy Daulton
October 22, 2025
I was just one of your many salsa/vegetables/mums customers over the years but, you were always a pleasure to talk with and a true gentleman. Rest in peace.
Sandy Williams
October 21, 2025
Bob was a great guy.
I enjoyed shopping at his produce stand. He was a hard worker. He will be missed and remembered.
Sending condolences and prayers to the entire family.
Frances LeGuire
October 20, 2025
So Sorry to hear this Debbie! My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Mrs Bob (Sara) Jones
October 18, 2025
So sorry for the family. Graduated from high school with Bob. God bless his memory
Phil and Sandy
October 16, 2025
So sad to hear of Bobs' passing. We always had a great time at those reunions "back in the day".Debbie you're in our thoughts ,prayers and memories.Love you......
Linda Green
October 16, 2025
Debbie, I am so sorry. God bless you.
Brett Keatley
October 15, 2025
Debbie I am very SORRY to learn of this. My thoughts and prayers are with you!! Brett
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