James Frazier

(From Parker Mortuary)

James Leslie Frazier, age 51, of Grove, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin.

James, son of Debbie (Melton) Simon and the late Ronald Frazier, was born on November 23, 1971, in Baxter Springs, KS. James was a devoted son, father, and grandfather. He loved and enjoyed his grandchildren and never missed an opportunity to spend time with them. When James wasn’t spending time with his grandchildren, he enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle.

 

Survivors include his mother, Debbie Simon, and her husband, Leo, of Neosho; his fiancé, Misty Diaz, of Grove; his children, James Ryan Frazier, and his wife, Charmae, of Carl Junction, Jacob Allen Frazier, and his wife, Dakota, of Jay, OK, and Justin Frazier, of Grove, OK; siblings, Farrah Tolbert, and her husband, Rickey, of Carl Junction, and Jennifer Morris, of Neosho; six grandchildren; 12 nieces and nephews; and four great nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, James was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald Kidwell III, Eric Frazier, and Ryan Frazier; and one son, James L. Frazier, Jr.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Parker Mortuary, Joplin.