Thomas M. "Tom" Frawley, Jr., age 67 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his home following a brief illness.  He was born on January 22, 1950 in Tipton, the son of Thomas M. and Iinine "Fern" (Evans) Frawley, Sr..  Tom worked in the construction industry with his brother, Rick Frawley, as a self-employed contractor for many years.  He also formerly worked at Firestone for many years and retired from there in the early 1990's.  Tom was proud to have served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and remained very patriotic all of his life.  Tom married Karen R. Cole on April 1, 2009, and they shared many happy years together.  He was raised in the Catholic faith.  He was a member of the American Legion in Elwood; and was a big fan of the Indianapolis Colts and the Chicago Cubs.  He loved his Harley-Davidson motorcycle and especially liked working on it to keep it in good running order.  Tom truly enjoyed a good cup of coffee and listening to his favorite music by The Doors and Pink Floyd.  He also enjoyed watching the reality TV show, "Big Brother" with Karen.  More than anything, Tom will be remembered for his sense of humor and love of his family.

Tom's family includes his wife, Karen R. (Cole) Frawley of Elwood; 4 daughters, Ashley (husband Kelly) Stinson of Kentucky, Macy (husband Miles) Rigsbee of Lawrence, Shannan Daily of Elwood, and Seana Summers of Oregon; 2 step-daughters, Stacie Troutman of Elwood and Sara (husband Lucas) Burton stationed in South Korea; brother, Rick Frawley of Elwood; sister, Joby Leisure of Elwood;  6 grandchildren, Dylan, Carsen, Gracen, Jackson, Landen, and Emme; 5 step-grandchildren, Brakken, Crandon, Jayden, Aubrie, and Bryce; mother-in-law, Janice (husband Marshall) Shively of Elwood; and several nieces and nephews.  Tom was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Teresa M. Frawley.

A funeral service celebrating Tom's life will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Tom's brother-in-law, Jeff Cole, officiating.  Burial will follow in Elwood City Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the U.S. Army and Elwood V.F.W. Honor Guard.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, September 22, 2017 at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project, a favorite charity of Tom's.  Online expressions of condolence may be made at copherfeslermay.com.