Clyde M. Fraser, 73, of Avon Park, passed away in Sebring on February 18, 2012. Mr. Fraser was born on April 16, 1938 in a farmhouse on Terrell Rd. in Wauchula that was built by his grandfather, Gary Fraser. He moved to Avon Park four years ago from Bowling Green.
Mr. Fraser joined the U.S. Air Force at age 17, serving from 1955-58, and was employed as an independent contractor setting up mobile homes. His mother, Mary Fritz Fraser, owned and operated the 4 Way Restaurant for 20 years. He enjoyed wood carving and was a racing enthusiast, racing cars at DeSoto Speedway in the 1980's. He was the 1984 street stock champ of the year. His passion was cars, and owned many; he also rode motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Mary Fritz Fraser. Survivors include sons, Tim Fraser and wife Barbara of Sebring and Daniel Fraser and wife Victoria of Avon Park, and their siblings, Marty, Ann, Penny, Johnny, Cary, Angelina, Karen, and Tina; cousins, Cullen Wheeler and wife Jeannie, Ernie Wheeler, and Billy Wheeler, all of Sebring; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
A public gathering will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2012 at Robarts Garden Chapel.