Johnathon A. Frazee, Sr., age 70, of Sherrodsville, Ohio (Atwood Lake) died Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024, in the Ohio’s Hospice Truman House at New Philadelphia.
He was born April 6, 1954, in Dover, Ohio and was the son of the late Charles and Mamie (Dean) Frazee. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Barb Murphy.
John was retired from the Republic Steel Co. in Canton, Ohio where he had worked many years as a machinist. He was also the former Director of Atwood Ministries, a position that he held for 30 years. He was a faithful member of the Tabor Ridge Community Church. A talented vocalist who loved to sing, he served as choir director for many years and performed gospel and country music in nursing homes and other similar venues. He served as an EMT and Assistant Fire Chief for the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed his Atwood Lake home which gave him the opportunity to enjoy his pontoon boat on the lake and spend many hours fishing. He was very fond of animals in general, but was especially attached to his two dogs, Titan and Annabella. He was man of pleasant and consistent humor whose light-hearted approach to life inspired joy and laughter to those in his company. He was well-known for his famous peanut-butter pie and other peanut butter treats that he created and often supplied to his church family. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Sue (Locker) Frazee, whom he married May 26, 1972, two sons, Johnny A. Frazee, Jr. and Jamie Lee (Danielle Patt) Frazee, all of Sherrodsville, his three grandchildren Victoria Lenae (Isaiah Wheatley) Frazee of Salineville, OH, Jessica Ann Frazee of Indiana, and Drezden Lee Frazee of Sherrodsville, and two great-grandchildren, Draven Frazee and Ava Frazee.
The Baxter-Gardner Funeral Home has been entrusted with his cremation arrangements. A Memorial Service in his honor will be scheduled at a later date. To leave an online condolence message please visit the funeral home website.
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