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Ray Frazier Obituary

Ray E. Frazier

AGE: 92 • formerly of Felton

Ray E. Frazier, 92, Of Midland, Michigan, formerly of Felton, Delaware and Wilmington, Delaware, passed away on February 25, 2017. He was born in Felton, son of the late Virgil Sr. and Eva (Greenlee) Frazier. He graduated from Felton High School as salutatorian of his class in 1942. He served in the Army and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge. After the Army, he worked as a Trust Officer in several banks, retiring in 1986. He and his wife moved to Midland, Michigan in July of 2009 to be close to their son Kevin and the rest of their family. SRay's true passion in life was his family and nothing mattered more to him then just being with them.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Catherine "Kitty"; son Kevin A. (Rev. Lyn) Frazier of Midland; grandson Matt (Heather) Frazier of Midland; and great grandson Corbin Frazier of Midland. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers Virgil Jr., Bruce, Glenn, and Jack Frazier all of Delaware; a granddaughter Sarah Ellen Frazier of Midland.

According to Ray's wishes cremation has taken place. A private family service is planned with burial to take place at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery at a later date. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Fallen and Wounded Soldiers Fund P.O. Box 33099 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0003 www.FWSF.org/donate.html. Cremation services for Ray have been entrusted to the care of Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home.

Published by The News Journal on Mar. 1, 2017.
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