Ronald Gerald Frazier, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, January 21 2026 at the age of 84.  Born in Cleveland, TN, He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and served in the United States Navy.  He had been a resident of Vicksburg since 1979.  He was a civil engineer and retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as Chief of Real Estate.  He later worked as a substitute teacher before completely retiring.  He was a member of the American Legion and the American Congress of Surveying and Mapping.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Inez Frazier; his wife Paulette Frazier; a brother, Lowell Frazier; and a sister, Marlene Fugatt.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald G. Frazier, Jr. "Gerald" (Shannon) and Steve Frazier; a daughter, Kristy Leist (Steve); seven grandchildren:  Adam Frazier, Kyle Frazier (Taylor), Tristen Frazier, Brandon Leist, Leslie Walker (Robert), Alyssa Grigsby (Gavin), and Logan Leist; seven great-grandchildren:  Eli Frazier, Skyler Frazier, Jayde Frazier, Griffin Walker, Garrett Walker Peyton Bryant, and Brooklynn Kate Davis; and three brothers:  Larry Frazier (Shirley), Lonnie Frazier (Judith), and Terry Frazier (Susan).

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, January 29 at Fisher-Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Avenue in Vicksburg.  Visitation will be from 1 PM until the hour of service.