Willie Lawrence Frazier
We are Celebrating the Life of Willie Lawrence Frazier (Papa). He was born to Velma and Henry Frazier on February 25, 1938 in Tipton County, Covington TN.
He attended Petty Grove Grade School and Frazier High School.
On July 1, 1961, Willie united in Holy Matrimony to Annie (Shirley). In 1964, they moved to Omaha, Nebraska. From this union six children were born.
Willie received Christ in his life at an early age in Covington, TN upon moving to Omaha, Willie was an active member under the leadership of Elder Frank T. Likely. Willie was one of the first members of the Gethsemane C.O.G.I.C, where Willie was an active member and helped with transportation and travel to several cities for church events and services. Willie was obedient to leadership and always willing to lend a helping hand.
Upon his arrival to Omaha Willie’s first employer was Skeets BBQ, he had various other employers before he made a career at Asarco Lead Finery, he retired after 33 years of service.
He loved fishing, grilling, making his model cars, but Most of all Papa loved Spending time with his family which was EVERYTHING to him. Everyone Willie came in contact with loved and called him Papa.
Willie was preceded in death by his wife Annie D. Frazier; His Parents Velma and Henry; Siblings; Henry Frazier Jr; Albert Lee Somerville; Callie Brooks; Mae Emma Hall; Mary Hall; Elzra Smith.
He leaves to Cherish his memory 3 sons; Willie C; James D; Corey Frazier all of Omaha; 3 Daughters; Ann C Reeves(Leslie); Bobbie J; Angela D. Frazier all of Omaha; 2 Brothers; James Frazier Brownsville TN; William Frazier Omaha, NE; 6 sisters; Ruby Dupree; Mary Jo Somerville Covington TN; Margaret Prince; Annie Bluett; Mabel Frazier; Cora Somerville all of Omaha; 9 Grandchildren; 30 Great Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great Grandson; 3 Sisters-in-Law and 1 Brother-in-Law; A host of Nieces and Nephews.
Visitation: Noon to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 5th with Funeral Service at 2:00 P.M., Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St.
Inurnment: Mt. Hope Cemetery.
