of Turrell, AR
July 19, 1930 - March 23, 2019
Alvin Martin Fraley (Sonny Boy) of Turrell, Arkansas died peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi.
Sonny Boy is survived by his sweetheart, Christine; his children, Susie (Ed) Tunica, MS, H.P. (Maxine) Little Rock, AR, Sammy (Kim) Crawfordsville, AR, Tiny (Jon) Oklahoma City, OK, Alvin (Diane) Marion, AR, Steve (Katy) Marion, AR, and Lisa (Brian) Florence, AL; 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan and sons, Donnie and Mike. The son of Marvin and Elsie, he was born on July 19, 1930 in Memphis, TN and grew up in Reverie, Tennessee (Island 35) with sisters, Louise, Rena Mae, Nina, Oleta and Pauline and brothers, Pete, Troy, and Jimmy.
Sonny Boy, a retired farmer, lived a large life and had a way with words! He is remembered as a hard worker, gardener, story teller, poker player, and prankster. Some of his greatest times were spent right at home. Among those were picnics, cookouts with family and friends, and working out back on his tractor.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001 or alzfdn.org.
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9 Condolence(s)
Diane Stirewalt
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
The Body Shop Truck & Trailer Repair, LLC
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
Patrick & Cheryl Williams
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
The loss of a parent can be overwhelming and the grief sometimes seems unbearable. Time makes the sharpness of the pain dull. Your bad memories fade and the good memories remain. Wishing you peace to get through this time and joy in remembering.
Tammy Mitchell
Monday, March 25, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with the Fraley family. Mr. Sonny was one of a kind. He always had a funny joke or story to tell.
Gary J HARLOW
Monday, March 25, 2019
Prayers for all the family. May you find peace in the words of the Lord. He lived a life of stories in which I only saw a few but maybe he and Duke can revisit the old days and the good times that were shared.
gary
Joe and Jennifer Stone
Monday, March 25, 2019
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May GOD wrap you in His peace and comfort at this time and always.
Bo McElya
Monday, March 25, 2019
Condolences to all of the Fraley family. May God comfort you all and give you peace knowing Sonny Boy is in a far better place and free of suffering and pain. We will all see him again one day when we cross over the divide. Until then keep his memory in your heart.
Heyward McCarty
Sunday, March 24, 2019
I always enjoyed visiting with Sonny and Chris. He always had a way with his stories,his jokes etc. He will be missed by all who knew him.all my love and prayer to the family.
Christina Byford Smith
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Prayers for all the family during this time.