Harold Nichols Frazier

HENDERSON — Harold Nichols Frazier, 87, of 143 Cedarwood Drive, Henderson, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home. Born in Franklin County, he was the son of Louis Opie Frazier Sr. and Eva Stubbs Frazier of the Epsom community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Harold N. Frazier Jr. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, Harold is remembered as the quintessential Southern gentleman, deeply devoted to his wife Jane and his family, his church and his country. No times were more special than his time with his children and their children and celebrating family reunions and holiday gatherings at the Frazier homeplace. Always happy to offer encouragement to his children and grandchildren, his words will be lifetime memories as he was fond of saying to all of them: “I love you. And don’t ever forget it.” He wanted them to know they are loved. Throughout a long professional career, he was employed by the Allied Chemical company in Raleigh; the UpJohn Asgrow Agricultural Division in Oxford, Indiana, where he was Midwest sales manager and a member of the Sales Academy; and Frazco Inc. of Henderson, where he served as manager and broker. Prior to going to Frazco, Harold started his own agricultural business, Domex International, in Wilson. He contracted with soybean farmers across the South and beyond for the shipment of varieties of soybeans to Japan. A long-time member of The First Baptist Church of Henderson, he was a Sunday School teacher for the Men’s Bible Class for many years, and he loved his church family. Harold graduated from Epsom High School and earned a degree in Political Science from East Carolina University. He was an avid reader and took great interest in the health of our country. He was a former chairman of the Republican Party in Vance County and was a candidate for the North Carolina House of Representatives. He was a member of the Vance Granville Home Builders Association. He was also a Mason and was proud to support the work of the Masons to help children. A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, October 30, at 2 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of Henderson, conducted by Dr. Ronald Cava. Burial will follow in New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Epsom. Surviving are his wife of 68 years, Jane Renn Frazier; his daughters, Melody Jane Doster (Daniel Gibbs Doster) of Raleigh and Elisa Renn Frazier Freeze (Rev. Woodrow Wilson Freeze) of Burlington, Colorado; his daughter-in-law, Martha Garrett Frazier of Raleigh; seven grandchildren, Virginia Frazier Gest (Seth) of Raleigh, Dr. Harold Nichols Frazier III of Raleigh, William Frazier Doster (Emily) of Raleigh, Daniel James Doster (Catherine) of Raleigh, Elizabeth Grace Bargeron (Graham) of Charlotte, Woodrow "Will" Wilson Freeze IV of Raleigh, and Rebecca Victoria Marriaga (Joshua) of Winston-Salem; and five great-grandchildren, Nia Charis Doster, Poppy Lou Doster, Mary-Grace Esther Doster, Liam Michael Doster, and Everett Oscar Bargeron; a brother, Louis Opie Frazier Jr. (Katherine) of Henderson, and a sister, Jackie Frazier Hoyle (Wilson) of Henderson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Mabrey Howes (Lebert) of Henderson. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at J.M. White Funeral Home. All other times, they will be at the home at 143 Cedarwood Drive. Serving as active pallbearers will be Dr. Harold N. Frazier III, Jimmy Daniel Doster, William Frazier Doster, Graham Everett Bargeron, Joshua Marriaga, Woodrow "Will" Wilson Freeze IV, George David Hoyle Sr., Joseph Gary Frazier, Allen Furman Renn, and André Howes. Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church music ministry (P.O. Box 75, Henderson NC 27536). The family wishes to express its appreciation to the friends who have shown their love and support during this time as well as the caregivers, Pam Edwards and Ann Boyd, who have been so faithful to him and the family.