Roscoe “Red” Frazier, 89 of Midland, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017. The family will be accepting guests at Nalley-Pickle and Welch Funeral Home from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. A celebration of his life will begin at 11:00 am at Resthaven Memorial Park on Thursday, May 18, 2017. The celebration will be officiated by Chaplain Robert Kirk and Pastor Rick Holeman.Red was born on September 4, 1927 in Maverick, Texas to Rolla and Jewel Frazier. He served in the United States Navy during WWII which earned him the World War II Victory Medal. After his discharge in 1946, he began working for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier until his retirement. He married the love of his life, Vera Frazier, on December 25, 1947. They were married for 48 years until her passing on November 17, 1996. Together Vera and Red raised two daughters, Debra and Paula, whom they loved very much. Red was the team leader for Friend Who Care (Hospice Midland) for 20 years. He was a faithful man and a member of Cotton Flat Baptist Church.Left to cherish his memory are his children, Debra Long and Paula Telford; grandchildren, Bradley Long, Michelle Long, Benna Cain, Sara Alexander, and Hannah Telford; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Richardson; multiple nieces and nephews; and numerous friends.He is preceded in death by his parents and wife.The family would like to express their appreciation to the loving and caring staff of Hospice Midland.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice Midland, 911 W. Texas Avenue, Midland, Texas 79701.,
