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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Artie C.
"Bear" Frazier
October 15, 1957 – January 14, 2013
Obituary
OBITUARY
Artie C. Frazier was born October 15, 1957 in Camilla, Georgia to Susie Mae Hayward Frazier and the late Charlie Ed Frazier, Jr.
At a young age Artie accepted Christ and united with the Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. "Bear", as he was affectionately called, graduated in 1976 from Mitchell County High School where he played football and softball. Artie was a sports FANATIC. He was affiliated with the Camilla Cougars Softball Team.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Carrie Brooks in 1981. Their union was blessed with one child.
Artie was employed at Cagle's, now Equity Group Division, for a number of years before the failing of his health. His favorite television programs were Walker Texas Ranger and Rifleman. He used his telephone daily to check up and keep in touch with others. Bear will be especially remembered for his smile, kindness, concern, and selfless giving.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Frazier and a brother, Emanuel Frazier.
Artie peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 14, 2013, at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his sons, Artie C. (Jaleesa) Frazier, Jr. of Camilla, Georgia, Tevin Smith of Albany, Georgia; a daughter, Larionna Smith of Albany, Georgia; stepchildren, Carlo (Tonya) Bowens of Savannah, Georgia, Marlo (Tamesha) Bowens of Clearwater, Florida, Shaquilla Frazier of Okinawa, Japan; good buddy, Little Javious Wells of Camilla, Georgia; mother, Susie Mae Frazier of Camilla, Georgia; three brothers, Charlie (Mary) Frazier of Glennville, Georgia, Horace Frazier, Joe (Carolyn) Frazier of Camilla, Georgia; five sisters, Sandra Frazier, Bernice Frazier of Camilla, Georgia, Ruby (Winfred) Harris of Baconton, Georgia, Sue Lumpkin and Brenda (Don) Wimberly of Camilla, Georgia.
Also surviving include three uncles, Ben Hayward, J. B. Carter, and Jimmy Redden. He has two aunts surviving, Marridean Hayward and Gustine Hayward of Camilla, Georgia; special friends, Joseph White and Otis Reese of Camilla, Georgia; a host of other relatives and friends.
The family takes comfort in knowing that "Bear" is in a better place.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
The funeral service of Artie C. Frazier, affectionately known as "Bear", will be conducted Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 331 Peachtree Street, Camilla. Minister Veon Williams, pastor. Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mitchell County High School Class of 1975.
Flower attendants will be Mitchell County High School Classes of 1975 and 1982.
Active pallbearers will be his nephews.
Public viewing will be Friday, January 18, 2013, at Robert Jester Mortuary, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
God looked around His garden and He found an empty place
He then looked down upon this earth, and saw "Bear's" tired face.
He put his arms around him and lifted him to rest
God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.
He knew that "Bear" was suffering; He knew he was in pain
He knew that he would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb
So He closed "Bear's" weary eyelids, and whispered, Peace be thine.
It broke our hearts to lose him but he didn't go alone,
For part of us went with him the day God called him home.
Humbly Submitted,
Your Family
Artie C. Frazier was born October 15, 1957 in Camilla, Georgia to Susie Mae Hayward Frazier and the late Charlie Ed Frazier, Jr.
At a young age Artie accepted Christ and united with the Beulah Missionary Baptist Church. "Bear", as he was affectionately called, graduated in 1976 from Mitchell County High School where he played football and softball. Artie was a sports FANATIC. He was affiliated with the Camilla Cougars Softball Team.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Carrie Brooks in 1981. Their union was blessed with one child.
Artie was employed at Cagle's, now Equity Group Division, for a number of years before the failing of his health. His favorite television programs were Walker Texas Ranger and Rifleman. He used his telephone daily to check up and keep in touch with others. Bear will be especially remembered for his smile, kindness, concern, and selfless giving.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Frazier and a brother, Emanuel Frazier.
Artie peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 14, 2013, at Archbold Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his sons, Artie C. (Jaleesa) Frazier, Jr. of Camilla, Georgia, Tevin Smith of Albany, Georgia; a daughter, Larionna Smith of Albany, Georgia; stepchildren, Carlo (Tonya) Bowens of Savannah, Georgia, Marlo (Tamesha) Bowens of Clearwater, Florida, Shaquilla Frazier of Okinawa, Japan; good buddy, Little Javious Wells of Camilla, Georgia; mother, Susie Mae Frazier of Camilla, Georgia; three brothers, Charlie (Mary) Frazier of Glennville, Georgia, Horace Frazier, Joe (Carolyn) Frazier of Camilla, Georgia; five sisters, Sandra Frazier, Bernice Frazier of Camilla, Georgia, Ruby (Winfred) Harris of Baconton, Georgia, Sue Lumpkin and Brenda (Don) Wimberly of Camilla, Georgia.
Also surviving include three uncles, Ben Hayward, J. B. Carter, and Jimmy Redden. He has two aunts surviving, Marridean Hayward and Gustine Hayward of Camilla, Georgia; special friends, Joseph White and Otis Reese of Camilla, Georgia; a host of other relatives and friends.
The family takes comfort in knowing that "Bear" is in a better place.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
The funeral service of Artie C. Frazier, affectionately known as "Bear", will be conducted Saturday, January 19, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 331 Peachtree Street, Camilla. Minister Veon Williams, pastor. Interment will follow in Oakview Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mitchell County High School Class of 1975.
Flower attendants will be Mitchell County High School Classes of 1975 and 1982.
Active pallbearers will be his nephews.
Public viewing will be Friday, January 18, 2013, at Robert Jester Mortuary, from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
God looked around His garden and He found an empty place
He then looked down upon this earth, and saw "Bear's" tired face.
He put his arms around him and lifted him to rest
God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.
He knew that "Bear" was suffering; He knew he was in pain
He knew that he would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb
So He closed "Bear's" weary eyelids, and whispered, Peace be thine.
It broke our hearts to lose him but he didn't go alone,
For part of us went with him the day God called him home.
Humbly Submitted,
Your Family
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