Ronald Fraley

Ronald Fredrick Joseph Fraley, 18, of Fort Gay, WV went to be with the Lord on August 27, 2026. He was born in Parkersburg, WV to Sarah McIntosh Fraley and James Fredrick Fraley, Jr. He was raised by his paternal grandparents Fred and Tennie Sue Fraley.

RJ was preceded in death by his father James Freddy Fraley, Jr.; papaw Fred Fraley; grandmother Diane Hinzman and brother Brandon Fraley.

Survivors include his grandmother Tennie Sue Fraley; maternal grandparents Jim and Jeanne McIntosh; sisters Kylie Fraley, Annie Fraley, Casey Hinzman, and Ashley Robinette; brothers Austin (April) Fraley, Cory Maynard, and Sheridan Maynard; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews that loved him.

RJ graduated from Tolsia High School in May 2026. He was active in JROTC. He was working in the Carpenters Union Apprentice Program for J.T. Thorpe and he loved his job.

He was a member of Fort Gay Church of God and loved his church family. RJ was loved by all that knew him. He loved to make people laugh. He had an over abundance of friends. Chance, Landon, Dillon, Johnnie, Harley, and Kenan were like brothers to him. He had many more friends, just too many to name.

He was loved and will be deeply missed every day.

Funeral service will be conducted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Young Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Doss Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Sunday, August 30, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Young Funeral Home Chapel.

Young Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Mr. Fraley and his family.