William Thomas “Tom” Fraser, Jr., 81 of Nederland passed away Saturday morning May 6, 2006 at his residence in Nederland.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 9th at Broussard’s in Nederland with Dr. David Higgs officiating. Military services will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Monday evening at Broussard’s.
Mr. Fraser was a native of south Arkansas and lived in Nederland for 45 years. He and his wife, Vera Long Fraser, were married in 1943 and lived together in a life of devotion to each other for over 63 years. He served his country in the US Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He retired from Mobil Chemical in 1987 after 39 years of service.
He was a deacon at First Baptist Church, where he attended with his wife and family since 1961. He was also known for his commitment to family, a wonderful sense of humor, and a great spirit of helpfulness to those around him.
Mr. Fraser is survived by his wife, Vera, of Nederland; his daughter, Marilyn Fraser Owens and husband Jerome Owens, of Woodville; two sons, Tommy Fraser, of Dallas, and Ed Fraser and his wife, Jean, of Mesquite; one sister, Mary Helen Brewer, of Desloge, Missouri; and seven grandchildren: Stacy Owens Ekstein, Dr. Sharla Owens, Tara Fraser Kelley, Jordan Fraser, Bo Fraser, Lcpl Adam Fraser, USMC, and Spc Aaron Fraser, US Army.
