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Allan Fredrick “Butch” Frayer, 81 of Oxford, AL, passed away at Regional Medical Center on February 7, 2023. Butch is preceded in death by his parents, Leo Charles Frayer, Elizabeth (Betty) Katherine Frayer, and his sister, Anna Mae Cox. Butch is survived by his brother Leo “Skip” Frayer, his beloved Margaret Elaine Howard Frayer, three children: Edward Frayer (Theresa), Shawn Ryan (Curtis), and Heather Mink (Stephen), seven grandchildren: Emma Frayer, Madison Conner, Megan Frayer, Nathaniel Ryan, Jacob Ingram, Mary Kate Ryan, Paisley Ingram, and two step grandchildren, Peyton Mink, and Thomas Mink. Butch was born on September 13, 1941 in Ravenna, Ohio. After Butch graduated from Ravenna Township High School in 1960 he went on to join the US Air Force. While in the Air Force Butch served in Vietnam, Germany and other overseas tours. He proudly served his country for 20 years. For his service he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and The Humanitarian Service Medal. Butch met the love of his life, Margaret Elaine Frayer in Ohio in 1978, and they were married later that year. He returned from Germany in 1979, was stationed at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, then retired in 1980. After retirement Butch and Margaret moved to Alabama and both sets of parents soon followed. He started working as a small arms repairman at the Anniston Army Depot in 1981 and retired 20 years later. In 1983 Butch adopted Margaret’s two children, Edward Lee Frayer and Shawn Elaine Frayer. In 1985 Butch and Margaret welcomed their daughter Heather Darlene Frayer. Butch enjoyed watching high school football on Friday nights, cheering for Bear Bryant’s University of Alabama team, and watching Nascar races. Most importantly, Butch enjoyed providing for and protecting his family. He had a unique way of making each one of his grandchildren feel special. He always greeted them with hugs and enjoyed listening to their stories and watching them grow. Services will be held Friday, February 10, 2023, at Miller Funeral Home in Oxford, AL with visitation from 12:00-2:00, followed by a service in the Chapel. Butch will be laid to rest with military honors at the Plum Springs Cemetery.

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Mr. Allan Fredrick 'Butch' Frayer

September 13, 1941 - February 7, 2023