FRALEY, Robert John, 65, of Lebanon, OH, well known to his friends as "Bubba" passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 surrounded by family and friends at Hospice of Southwest Ohio in Madeira. He had been ill without a diagnosis for several months. He was born on November 29, 1957 to his parents James and Mary (nee: Filo) Fraley in Dayton, OH. Robert was a graduate of Lebanon High School where he played both offensive and defensive tackle in football. He was feared by opposing teams and was scouted by a number of colleges. Bubba, retired from the City of Middletown as a Mechanic II after 31 years. During that time and until his passing he was the sole proprietor of Fraley Heating and Air Conditioning where he provided HVAC services at extremely fair prices to his family and friends and those in need. He was a Director on the Board of the Butler Heritage Federal Credit Union FNA Middletown City Employees Federal Credit Union for over 20 years. During his term as director he was genuinely concerned for all members and he gave his best to them with integrity, honesty and compassion. He was an avid Florida fisherman and a NASCAR enthusiast and regularly attended races. During football season he was always seen wearing the jersey of his favorite team, the Green Bay Packers.

Most important to him was the time he spent with those he dearly loved and was closest to and survive him: daughter, Molly (Drew) Brotherton, stepson, Ashley (Emily) Supinger, grandchildren, Alena Dunn, Xavier Brotherton, Samuel Supinger, and Peter Supinger, and many nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Kitty Fraley, and sister Denise Fraley.

The family sincerely thanks all of the scores of genuine and true friends that have consistently visited and supported Robert in the hospitals and facilities, everyday, over the past few months while supporting him in hopes he would pull through. We and he so much appreciated each of you!

Visitation is Saturday August 12, 2023, from 11AM -1PM, service at 1PM at the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home at 329 E Mulberry St, Lebanon, OH 45036. Interment will take place at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, Centerville by his wife Kitty. Donations can be made in the name of Robert Fraley to Hospice of Southwest Ohio who took wonderful care of him during his final days.