Robert Edward Frazier Jr., 78 of Beaumont passed away at his home on July 21, 2008. He was born November 11, 1929 to the late Margaret Aileen Killough Cobb and the late Robert Edward Frazier Sr. in Beaumont, Texas.
Bob graduated from South Park High School in 1946, and entered the United States Marine Corp in 1948, served in the Korean War earning two Purple Hearts, Presidential Unit Citations, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and many other commendations of combat before an Honorable discharge in 1952. While serving in Korea, he was honored to have served as a member of the “Chosin Few.” He returned home to attend Lamar State College and marry the love of his life Doris Juanita (Johnnie) Mayo in 1953. Bob became employed at Pure Oil (Unocal) refinery where he retired as a supervisor in 1988. He spent many years involved in Youth Little League, a member of the Galveston Scottish Rite Masonry, Gulf Coast Leathernecks and the American Vets.
After early retirement he spent many years playing golf, traveling and enjoying reunions with his Marine Corp comrades. Most importantly he enjoyed many wonderful years with his family and friends.
Bob is survived by his wife, Doris (Johnnie) Mayo Frazier of Beaumont; sons, Robert (Buddy) and Mike Frazier of Beaumont; daughter, Elizabeth Blanchette of Beaumont; grandchildren, Stephanie Bittle, Mallory Blanchette, Chelsea and Chris Frazier, Jacob and Katie Frazier; and two great grandchildren, Holly and Hunter Bittle. Also survived by his brothers, Sydney Frazier and wife Lian of Sugarland and Danny Frazier and wife Becky of Lumberton; sister, Peggy Rogers and husband Bill of Cleveland, Texas; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2008 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Burn Hospital, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550 or charity of your choice.
