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Obituary For Melvin Frazier
SFC Retired Melvin Leroy Frazier passed away quietly Tuesday at St. Francis Hospital at the age of 67.
A native of Sumter, SC., and the son of the late Henry E. and Carrie F. Frazier, Melvin retired from the U.S. Army after over 22 years of service, receiving several awards and medals. He also was employed as a auto mechanic at the Bypass Chervon on Buena Vista Road. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by two siblings, David Boone and Ida Boone.
Surviving are a loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Mrs. Dorothy G. Frazier; seven brothers, William Frazier(Ginger), Terry Frazier(Christine), Elijah Frazier(Bernice), Tyrone Frazier, James Frazier(Francine), Thomas Frazier(Ann) and Jeremiah Boone; three sisters, Cynthia Frazier, Carolyn Frazier and Margaret Frazier; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
SFC Frazier will be laid to rest with military honors at the National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL., during a One O’clock PM Graveside service on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Chaplain Major William Lutz will officiate.
Visitation is 1:00 til 4:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.
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Add A CondolenceDorothy, I am so very sorry for the loss of your life partner. I pray that God will give you comfort and strength during this difficult time. My Condolences to the family and friends. I pray that your wonderful memories will bring a smile to your heart. I am sending love and hugs and I will talk to you soon.
Dorothy my sister my friend and to Melvin sisters and brothers. Today God will give you all strength to get through this day. We all are going to miss Melvin, but we have something no one can take from us. All those MEMORIES of a gentleman and easy going man. Love all of you Paulette
Dorothy, Our family is sadden to hear of the loss of your life partner. Praying for God to give you strength in your time of need and when the time is right, may the healing begin. Bishop Lonnie Griffin & family
To Dot and Family, we were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our friend, brother and classmate. Melvin has always been such a unique person giving order down his line that why he was such a great Officer. Just he is safe in my master care celebrating with the other family a great reunion. He will live on in our hearts. Love Teresa Hill (Weat) Williams, Mary Lee Heyward Horton and "WHHS Class of 72".
To my family, just want you to know my heart is sadden by the passing of my dear cousin Melvin. My prayers are with you through out your time of bereavement. I pray for strength and comfort to each of you as you process this. Although we find ourselves experiencing long goodbyes, our trust in Christ's death and resurrection promises an eternity of hellos. So we look to our eternal hope for your comfort in our season of loss and grief.
Loving y'all.
Before Melvin joined the military he was already an officer and a gentleman. I remember him as always wanting things done decently and in order. Dot, my prayer is that God will strengthen and comfort you. Remember the good times.
Alice Behlin WHHS Class of '72
Dorothy, we are sadden to hear of the lost of your life partner. God will comfort you in the Name of Jesus. Thankfully, you are never alone when you have Jesus, who is always there. We are so sorry that we cannot be there. Love
