Theodore Lee Fraites, 70, of Franklin, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017.

Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Bruce Fraites and Doris Marth Fraites. Theodore was a retired US Marine Corps veteran. He was a member of the Jaycees and Lutheran by faith.

He is survived by one son, Christopher Fraites of Franklin; three brothers, Roger Fraites of The Villages, FL, Larry Fraites of Tifton, GA and Neil Fraites of Indianapolis, IN; three grandchildren, Dusty and Allyssa Fraites and Skyler Rohrbaugh and four nieces and nephews.

No Services have been planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to CarePartners Hospice, 170 Church Street, Franklin, NC 28734.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.