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Philip Fracker Obituary
May 2, 2021
Philip Curtis Fracker, 82, of Roanoke, Virginia went to his eternal home in Heaven on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
Philip was preceded in death by his parents, Dudley and Ruby Fracker; brothers, Robert Fracker, Russell Fracker; mother of his children, Peggy F. Stone; best friend, Charles Russell.
Surviving are his daughters, Marie F. Harris, husband, Tim of McCormick, S.C., Debbie F. Starnes of Spartanburg, S.C.; son, Roger C. Fracker, wife, Robin of Amelia, Va.; brother, Lee S. Fracker; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren, nine nephews; four nieces and three sisters-in-law.
Philip was a 1957 William Fleming graduate, he played football, basketball, baseball, and track and did well in all his athletic endeavors in a high end prep school where he volunteered as a coach serval times. He also liked golf, bowling and traveling by car or cruise ship.
Philip followed in his father's footsteps and joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He attended Fork Union Military Academy and while there he was awarded a trophy for best athlete of the year, he also received high marks on the rifle range.
His first job was working for Sears Department Store as a truck driver; he then went to work for The City of Roanoke Fire Department. While with the Fire Department, he played fast pitch softball for the City of Roanoke, and took a second job delivering flowers as far as West Virginia. At the end of his career, Phil retired early as Captain of the Roanoke City Fire Department. After his retirement, he enjoyed watching all sports on TV and keeping up with them all. He also enjoyed sitting and talking with all his friends at the bookstore in the mall. He cherished all the times his bother Lee would come over or call and all the times he received and called his family and friends.
A celebration of Philip's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens 5737 Airport Road NW Roanoke, VA 24012 (in the mausoleum) with Pastor Melton Johnson officiating.
Online condolences maybe made at www.lotzfuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
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Marie Fracker Harris
June 17, 2021
Dad, I miss you so much!! It has been one month and 15 days since you went to Heaven. It is soon to be Father's Day and I just want to say that I will always treasure my memories of you & I loved you so very much. Give Mom a hug and kiss for me. Love Forever!
Col. dL Coggins, USMC (Ret.) - President of Fork Union Military Academy
May 23, 2021
We are sorry for the passing of one of our former Fork Union Military Academy Cadets.
Life Church
May 12, 2021
Some gifts you hold in your hands...
Some you hold in your heart.
Dear family and friends,
No one can fill the unique place in the world that Phil did.
Nobody can smile his smile, laugh his laugh, shine his light, or be the wonderful person he was. Nobody!
He really made a difference and we are all the better for knowing him.
Praying God's love and peace comforts and sustains you in the days ahead.
Life Church
David Lee Coggins
May 10, 2021
From: President of Fork Union Military Academy
To: Fracker Family, friends and Fork Union Military Academy Alumni
Subj: Salute to Cadet Philip Fracker (FUMA)
1. We are sorry.
2. Please accept the condolences from your Fork Union Military Academy family. We know that our academy turns boys into men (FUMA Men) and their lessons learned and friends last for a lifetime. We mourn with you. May God bless you with comfort during this time.
3. FUMA salutes Philip Fracker! Rest in peace brother.
V/R DLC
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