Jack Herbert Fraley

Jack H. Fraley of Fort Smith passed away on May 16, 2023. Jack was born on October 16, 1938, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Herbert and Ila Ray Fraley. After graduating from Fort Smith High School in 1955, he began his tenured career as an IBEW electrician, a trade he devoted his life to as a laborer, contractor and later as a business owner. While beginning his career as an electrician, Jack enlisted in the Air Force receiving Honorable Discharge in 1962. He was also a lifelong member of the Belle Point Masonic Lodge as a Master Mason and 32° of the Scottish Rite.

A loving husband of 63 years to Ellen Shores and a faithful member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. He was beloved by his family and many friends from his years as Union Hall President and as an active community member.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents: Herbert and Ila Rae, children: Dana Fraley-Jones and Alan. He is survived by his wife of 62 years: Ellen Fraley of Fort Smith, one brother: Jim and wife Kathy Fraley of Fort Smith, Grandchildren: Josh and wife Shannon Jones of Dover, Parker and wife Chelsea Fraley of Greenwood, Taylor and wife Laura Fraley of Fort Smith and Kotter Fraley of Greenwood. One Nephew: JJ and wife Casey Fraley of Lavaca, one niece: Shelley and Tim Broadaway of Fort Smith and 4 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, May 22, 2023 at Edwards Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Steep Hill Cemetery.