Franklin Betts Frazer

Franklin B. Frazer MOBILE, Ala. - Franklin Betts Frazer, 85, passed away Jan. 30, 2009. A native of Mobile, he was a graduate of University Military School and the University of North Carolina. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Irene; three children, Margaret (Bill) Ballard of Norfolk, John W. Frazer, Linda (Lewis) Mayson; four grandsons, Edward Ware, Campbell Ware, Lewis Frazer Mayson and Jack Mayson. Frank proudly served in the Navy during World War II as a submariner aboard the USS Cavala in the Pacific theater. For more than 57 years, Frank worked as an investment broker with Shropshire, Frazer & Co. and then Sterne, Agee & Leach Inc., retiring at the age of 82. He was active in the community and his church. Frank served as president of the Mobile Rotary Club, Mobile Library Board and also as president of the Navy League. He served on the boards of numerous organizations including the Mobile Infirmary, the Mobile Infirmary Foundation, the Mobile Museum of Art, the Visiting Nurse Association and Mobile Mental Health. He was always enthusiastic about his native city, its history, Mardi Gras and all the natural wonders in the bay area. Frank was a glorious husband, father, friend and soldier. The absence of his presence will be felt everywhere. Visitation was held at Dauphin Way United Methodist Church Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m., followed by a service in the main sanctuary at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Dauphin Way United Methodist Church.