Presley Frazier Shrader

Orange Park Florida/ Big Stone Gap VA Presley Frazier Shrader went to be with the Lord at Haven Hospice in Orange Park, Fl, in the early morning of Tuesday, August 6, 2013, after he fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born to the late Emory Frazier and Margie A. Shrader of Stephenson, West Virginia, on July 15, 1931. After graduation from high school in Bluefield, West Virginia, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Korea. He attended the University of Florida, graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering he also received his masters degree from the University of Rollins in Orlando FL. For the remainder of his career, he was the project manager for various companies, installing satellite communications systems throughout the world. He and his late wife Jean Shrader were world travelers, visiting six of the seven continents, enjoying the various cultures, while Presley worked on satellite communications. Presley had especially fond memories and often shared tales about his experiences with the Nigerian culture and its people. After his retirement, he was active in community service, serving in the Green Cove Springs Rotary and volunteered many hours at his church St. Margaret's Episcopal. With the help of Lee Walker, Ronnie Robinson, the late Alex Trane, and many other friends, he designed, constructed, and installed the large cement cross as a symbol of faith which stands at the entrance of St. Margaret's Church in Hibernia, Fleming Island. He also built many pieces of wood furniture used for the church services. He was an avid bridge player and loved to watch sports, especially the Florida Gators. He is predeceased by his parents, and one sister Wanda Lee Becker, and his wife Jean D. Shrader. He is survived by his sister, Margaret Akers, sisters-in-law Marion Cook and Elizabeth White, brother-in-law Bill Becker, devoted and loving companion Jane Rish, and by many loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him The family will receive friends for a funeral service on Friday (Oct. 25, 2013) at 11:00 a.m. in Holding Funeral Home's chapel; Pastor Greg Townsend will be officiating Graveside services will follow in Glencoe cemetery in Big Stone Gap Va You may go online to view the obituary or offer the family your condolences at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is serving the family and friends of Mr. Shrader

Presley Frazier Shrader

July 15, 1931 - October 23, 2013

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