John D. Fraley, age 73, of Gallipolis, died at home on Wednesday June 7, 2017. Born August 22, 1943 in Mudsoc, Ohio, to the late, Tracy J Fraley and Monie Stephens Fraley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a sister, Ruby Ellen Provens.

John graduated Valedictorian from Southwestern High School in 1961. In 1967, he graduated from Ohio University as a Chemical Engineer. He was employed by Nestle' and retired with many accomplishments, among them the development of a natural coffee decaffeination process. John enjoyed working crossword puzzles, and drinking coffee with friends at McDonalds. He played guitar and composed the music and lyrics to a song he titled "Going Back to Mudsoc". He was also a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan.

John is survived by, a son, Britton Fraley, daughter, Sheenagh (Alberto) Fraley Rivera, a brother, James Fraley, four sisters, Susie Bolin, Lynda Cullums, Carlene Kostis, and Mary Fraley. Four grandchildren, Isabella Rivera, Conner Fraley, Paxton Fraley and Sairsha Rivera. Also surviving are two special nieces, JoAnne Sheets and Tracy Call.

Graveside services were held at 11:30 AM. Friday June 9, 2017 at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.

Waugh-Halley-Wood funeral Home is assisting the family.

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