Mr. Melvin Frazier

October 11, 2021

Mr. Melvin Frazier departed this earthly life on October 11, 2021. M elvin Frazier was called to eternal rest on October 11, 2021 in Dunn, NC. He was also known by his family and friends as “Rip Hawk.” He was born in Suffolk VA on September 27, 1952 to the late Ruth and Eugene Frazier and reared by his grandmother Margaret Harris. Melvin was gainfully employed at Smithfield Packing Company for more than 30 years. He attended Faith Temple Church of the leadership of Bishop Obadiah Collander where he served faithfully and was a member of the male chorus until his sickness. He was a tenor for various groups including The Collander Brothers, Guy Turner and the Soul Survivors, The Gospel Four. Melvin loved to sing. He especially loved to sing his song “Walk Around Heaven.” Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Ruth and Eugene Frazier, grandmother Margaret Harris, wife of 21 years Drucilla Frazier, and sister Lois Frazier. He is survived by four sons: Lamond Deloatch (Omega) of Orlando, FL, Melvin Vandell Frazier (Sherri) of Bailey, NC, Antwan Boone (Stephanie) of Chesapeake, VA and Travis Frazier of Syracuse, NY; two Brothers: Calvin Frazier of Suffolk, VA, and Alvin Frazier (Kaytrina) of Suitland, MD and one sister: Arlethia Frazier of Portsmouth, VA. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grand children with another on the way, a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. A Visitation will take place on Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Harris Funeral Home, 685 Carolina Road Suffolk, VA. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Tabernacle Baptist Outreach Center,3521 Nansemond Parkway, Suffolk. Burial will be in the Holly Lawn Cemetery. Harris Funeral Home has been entrusted with the Home Going Service. You may send condolences to the family at: www.vharrisfuneralhome.com