Buddy McArthur Frazier

Buddy McArthur Frazier, 82, of Siler City, died peacefully at his home, Friday, November 29, 2024. 

Buddy was born in Julian, NC on October 2, 1942 to the late Willie T. and Gladys Hannah Frazier. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Frazier; and sisters, Nannie Frazier Alston and Ella Frazier Horton.

Mr. Frazier was a member of Oliver's Chapel AME Zion Church. He was a veteran, serving with the Army in Vietnam, where he received the National Defense Service Medal and qualified as Sharpshooter with the rifle. He was a heavy equipment operator at Martin Marietta Aggregates for over 35 years. He helped with the monuments at Dr. Clyde Gilmore Memorial Park. Buddy enjoyed small engine repair mainly working on lawn mowers and loved to ride his tractor. He was a Post Commander, Vice Commander, and Post Adjutant for the American Legion Post 283. He was in the Light of the World Lodge 711.

Buddy is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sheila Brooks Frazier; and daughter, Tammy Frazier, of Siler City; brothers, Willie V. Frazier and Roy Earl Frazier, Sr; sisters, Martha Brower and Ola McClenon; and many nieces and nephews.

The family request memorials be made to American Legion Post 283, 1239 Mitchell’s Chapel Road, Pittsboro NC 27312 .

Homegoing Service will be held Wednesday, December 4th, 2024, at 1 pm, at Olivers Chapel AME Zion Church, 2527 Olivers Chapel Rd., Staley, NC 27355. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church. Burial will follow at Gilmore Memorial Park Cemetery. Services will be officiated by Reverend Darryl Johnson, Pastor, and Elder Sharon Newton, Eulogist. 

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Frazier family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com 

Brother

We ran and played
And shared our toys…
How I remember childhood joys.
We shared a home
With mom and dad…
These memories now make me glad.
I looked to you
When times were bad…
You saw my face when it was sad.
We see each other
Less these days, But…
You’ll be close to me always.
I loved you, Brother
From the start…
The ties that bind
Are In The Heart!