Cyrus Leon Fraser

Cyrus "Cy" Leon Fraser, age 83, formerly of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 12:14p.m. on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Compass Park Skilled Nursing Facility in Franklin, Indiana. He was surrounded by his loving family. Cyrus was born on Friday, September 13, 1940, to Albert and Elizabeth "Jane" Fraser. Raised in Linton, Indiana, Cyrus graduated from Linton Stockton High School in 1959, later completing a trade degree in electronics. On October 27, 1963, he married his beloved Mary Jane Owens. The couple recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Cyrus proudly served in the United States Army, completing basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and later stationed at Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii. He was honorably discharged on August 1, 1972. With a career spanning 39 years, Cyrus worked at RCA and retired from Thompson Consumer Electronics in 1998. He was a longstanding member of the Linton Masonic Lodge and a passionate collector, with interests ranging from garage sales and flea markets to antiques, clocks, electronics, radios, records, toys, and collectibles. He also had a soft spot for dining out at Golden Corral. Above all, Cyrus's greatest love was his family and his wife, Mary. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Jane (Owens) Fraser; daughters Valerie Gray of Fulton, Indiana; Beth Neely (husband Bryan) of Greenwood, Indiana; and Amy Sears (husband Mike) of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the cherished grandfather of seven: Emily Mappin (husband Levi) of Lucerne, Indiana; Ethan Sailors (wife Brittany) of Kewanna, Indiana; Bryan Patrick and Alex Neely of Indianapolis, Indiana; Rebecca, Miley, and Lily Sears of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was also blessed with five great-grandchildren: Oaklie and Weston Mappin of Lucerne, Indiana; Sarah and Raylan Sailors of Kewanna, Indiana; Lillian Neely of Indianapolis, Indiana. Cyrus leaves two brothers, Phil Fraser (wife Bonnie) of Spencer, Indiana; and Ron Fraser (wife Reva) of Bloomington, Indiana; Sister-in-law Linda Taylor of Florida; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Cyrus was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Elizabeth "Jane" Fraser and brother Floyd Fraser. Funeral Services will be held at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37 in Bloomington, Indiana, on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:00PM. Visitation will also be held Saturday November 18, 2023 beginning at 11 a.m. and continue up until the funeral service at 1 p.m. Graveside military services will follow at 1:45 p.m. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Cyrus Leon Fraser

September 13, 1940 - November 10, 2023