Donnie Lee Fraley

Donnie Lee Fraley, born on September 26, 1947, in Morehead, Kentucky, passed away on May 11, 2025, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. The son of George Fraley Sr. and Myrtle Mae (LeMasters) Burton and proud brother to George Fraley Jr., Vernie Lee Fraley, Everett Johnson, Joseph Johnson, Essie Johnson, and Betty Lou Johnson, Donnie was a good-hearted man.

During his younger years, Donnie worked for the Wabash Street Department and later for Yogi Disposal Service. Throughout his life, Donnie's passion for mechanics shone brightly; he was a mechanic at heart and found joy in working on his vehicles.

On January 3, 1986, Donnie married Peggy Simpson Watson. He was known as a good-hearted man who would do anything for his children, demonstrating the unwavering dedication and support that a father can offer.

He was a proud father to Donnie Fraley, Morehead, Kentucky, Renee (Ernie) Lucas, Wabash, and step-father to Debra Clark, Silver Lake, Billie (Danny) Wilcox, Wabash, Frank Watson Jr., Wabash, John (Donna Webb) Watson, Kokomo, James Watson, Wabash and Dollie Reed (deceased); grandfather to sixteen; great-grandfather to several; and brother-in-law to Louis Fraley, Morehead, Kentucky.

Donnie’s family will grieve privately.

The family of Donnie Lee Fraley has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.