Robert Lee Frazier

“Anything is possible.” That is what Robert Lee Frazier believed about life. He was a creative man, a perpetual inventor, who seemed to be able to find a solution for any difficulty confronting him. He had faith in his ability to find those solutions. Robert thoroughly enjoyed understanding how things worked. He possessed an inquisitive, confident, and rational nature matched with a versatile and agile mind. Robert was a person who believed that he could achieve whatever he set out to do.

His parents were Maurice Gilbert Frazier and Ida Mae Mucker. Robert was raised in Oklahoma City. He showed his ingenuity even as a child. When he was confronted with a problem, Robert could develop an imaginative solution, and he derived satisfaction from knowing he had that ability.

This same talent for finding solutions had a positive bearing on Robert's family relationships. Robert was raised with 6 siblings. He had three brothers, Maurice, Perry Joe, Glen and four sisters; Joyce, Alice, Gladys and Peggy. When a difficult situation or dilemma arose within the family, Robert was always there to help figure out a solution for making things work.

As a young boy, Robert could be found building and inventing new and different things. He was curious, resourceful and interested in anything original. Robert took part in becket ball, football, baseball, and golf. In his spare time he liked mostly sports, fishing, singing and dancing with his siblings. Robert's memorable achievements included.

Endowed with an appetite for knowing how his world worked, Robert enjoyed school, especially when the learning experience involved dissecting and probing the unknown. Robert was adept at scrutinizing different possibilities and designing innovative solutions. He enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. His favorite class in high school was welding. The teacher he enjoyed learning from the most was Mr. Seward.

Robert was socially resourceful, an expressive person who was willing to try new things. These qualities drew a lively circle of friends around him. Always interested in his friends’ activities and interests, Robert was uncritical of his acquaintances. He was sought after by people who recognized that he was generous with his time and energy, and these same friends found Robert to be very stimulating company. Robert's humor and curiosity were contagious for those around him. While growing up, some of his best friends were The Davis's a few doors down.

On November 9, 1969 Robert exchanged wedding vows with Janice Claire Simon at William Beaumont Army Chapel of El,Paso, Texas. Robert was adept at devising original and creative ways to enhance and improve the marriage partnership. Robert was seldom a critical person, but rather the one who was able to bring out the best in others. Robert was an entertaining conversationalist who was quick to respond to his spouse’s needs. He was a vibrant personality and he enjoyed verbally sparring with people. In fact, those who knew him often remarked that Robert loved to argue for argument’s sake.

Robert's remarkable talent for being inventive influenced his relationship with his children. He would create original, clever and fun games for his kids and had a knack for finding ways to make everyday events, even chores, enjoyable to them. Robert was blessed with 4 children, two daughters, SaQuita and Robin and two sons Kenyada and Marcus. Someone who was quick to laugh, Robert found it easy to spend lots of time with his children.

As a born inventor, Robert was definitely in his element in his work place. He could easily create new and innovative systems, and incorporate those changes to bring a fresh approach to any work situation. Robert was a focused worker with a strong drive for achievement. He could assess all of the options before him and, using his analytical skills, could comfortably find answers that no one else had even considered. His personal initiative inspired those around him. Robert was always good at getting a project started and then, at the appropriate time, handing it on to a colleague. His primary occupation was brick mason, bail bondsman and construction work. Robert always made an effort to be a team player, doing what needed was necessary in order to get the job done.

Robert's “never say die” attitude and his ability to face any challenge no matter how difficult it might be were tremendous assets that Robert carried with him into the military. Robert was an Army Veteran. He was in the Battery G 68th artillery and his major command was 15th artillery GP. Robert saw action for two years during the Vietnam War. Through his hard work and dedication, he earned not only the respect of his fellow service men and women, but also was presented with various awards, including National Defense Service Medal Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/3 Bronze Service Stars, and Vietnam Campaign Medal w/Device Sharpshooter Rife. He achieved the rank of Specialist E4.

Robert's passion for finding a better way to do things was often an end in itself for him. In fact, that interest by itself became something of a hobby for this perpetual problem solver. Since Robert was always searching for new and unusual activities, he developed many interests and leisure pursuits. Some of the things he became an “expert” in might come as a surprise to those who knew him, but most friends and family understood that Robert simply couldn’t be limited to just a few activities or ideas. His favorite pursuits were fishing, golfing ,casino, bingo, dominos, cards, he was very talented musically inclined at one point he sang in the band with his brother Glen, and he still continued to sing and listen to music at his older age in life. He especially enjoyed hanging with his grandchildren when he had an opportunity and watching westerns on television.

Robert's calm demeanor and eternally positive outlook served him well in sports. In high school, Robert played football,. Recreational sports included golfing and bowling. Robert was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he got the opportunity. Tops on his list were football, boxing, basketball and golf.

Faith and religion were important to Robert. He was a member of The Greater Mt.Olive Baptist Church where he attended with his family.

Robert was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Robert's favorites was His love for dogs. He also had fish which was his choice as he got older they didn't require as much maintenance.

Robert passed away on June 16, 2023 he passed away at his home with family by his side. Robert fought a brave battle against Leukemia. He is survived by his wife Janice, his children, SaQuita, Robin, Kenyada and Marcus his Sisters Joyce, Alice, Gladys and Peggy, 25 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens. Robert will be laid to rest at Trice Hill Cemetery in Oklahoma City, OK.

During his lifetime, nothing appeared impossible to Robert. He met the words “it can’t be done” with the enthusiastic challenge of a “wanna bet” attitude. Robert was able to recognize the possibilities a new idea held, even when those around him could not. For Robert, the traditional way of doing things fell short of his expectations, especially if there were original and untested methods for handling a challenge. For Robert Lee Frazier, the fun of living his life could be found in the challenge.