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Robert Louis Frazer

6 July, 1928 – 15 May, 2021
IN THE CARE OF

Cotten Funeral Home

Robert Louis Frazer 92, of River Bend, NC, peacefully passed away, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his home.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Anita Frazer, son, Robert Frazer, and sister, Janice Dubois.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Carole Kelley Frazer, sons, Michael Frazer (Shelley) of Las Vegas, NV, Mark Frazer (Annette) of Florida, daughters, Cynthia Burgett of Pink Hill, NC, Christine Frazer of Chicago, IL, sister, Verna Peterson of Gardner, MA, step sons, Edward Kelley (Doris) of Hauppauge, NY, Raymond Kelley of Patchogue, NY, Robert Kelley (Janine) of Bay Shore, NY, Doug Kelley of New Bern, NC, grandchildren, Adam Kastryebski, Robert Burgett, Nicole, Anna Frazer, James Frazer, Brandon Frazer, Stephen Frazer, great grandchild, Isaac Kastryebski.

He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and wintering in Myrtle Beach. He met his wife Carole at the St. Paul Catholic Church grievance group. Robert served his country faithfully in the United States Navy as a radioman during both WWII and Korea. He was also the youngest participant in Operation Crossroads which was ordered by the Joint Chief of Staff to test the effect of the atomic bomb on naval vessels, and conducted at Bikini Atoll, Marshal Islands. After the Navy, Robert had a long career as an engineer at Xerox Corporation until his retirement.

Robert will be laid to rest in Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton NY.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Craven County Hospice: P.O. Drawer 12610, New Bern, NC 28562

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