Raymond Crocker Fraleigh, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018.
Mr. Fraleigh was born in Jeddo, Michigan, to Charles Presley and Ethel Crocker Fraleigh. At age 18, he entered the United States Air Force and served his country honorably. Following his military service, he continued to serve at Keesler Air Force Base in a Civil Service capacity, retiring as Printing Plant Manager. He will be remembered for his love of gardening and sharing his plants with people from all over the country.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Sharon Beckham Fraleigh; an infant sister; and his parents.
He is survived by his daughter, Irma Lynn Fraleigh of Kiln; grandson, Joshua Rothe (Lindsy); and great grandchildren, Kyler, Miya, and Bryce.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 23, 2018, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Carl Leggett Road, Gulfport, at 2:00 p.m. Military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to
www.alz.org
.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, is serving the family, and memories may be shared at
www.riemannfamily.com
.