Richard "Red" "Rick" Frazier

Obituary for Richard “Red” “Rick” Frazier August 9, 1955 – June 5, 2026 Richard “Red” “Rick ”Frazier, of Warner, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully, with Ashlei by his side, on Friday June 5, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1955, in Oklahoma to Pete and Flara (Sherman) Frazier. Rick grew up in Warner and attended Warner Public Schools, graduating with the Warner High School Class of 1973. Richard enlisted in the United States Army in January of 1976, his first choice was the Air Force, however they were not accepting recruits at that time. He had a deep love for flying. He completed boot camp at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was stationed at Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma until he was deployed to Augsburg, Germany, as a General Mechanic in MOS 52 Bravo. Corporal Fraizer was Honorably discharged in October of 1978, after serving two years and ten months. He was very proud of the time he served his country and said it was an incredible experience, and he learned a lot. After his military career, Red dedicated much of his life to the open road, building a long and respected career as a professional truck driver. He took great pride in his work and spent many years behind the wheel before retiring from CRETE Carrier Corporation. Trucking was more than a job to Red, it was a way of life, filled with stories, friendships, and miles of memories. Those who knew him often smiled at the special routine he shared with Ashlei, whom he affectionately appointed as his personal assistant. Whenever he returned home from a haul, her duties included picking him up at the truck lot with a set of clean heavy-starched clothes and a truck fueled up and ready to go. It became one of the many traditions that reflected Red's sense of humor, independence, and the special bonds he shared with those he loved. Rick spent his life rooted in the Warner community, where he was known for his kind heart, strong work ethic, and unwavering devotion to his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time flying his remote-controlled planes and drones, visiting with loved ones, fishing his way, and sharing stories and laughter with those closest to him. Rick was a proud brother, uncle, and friend whose presence brought comfort and joy to many. Family and Friends were the center of Rick’s life. He treasured time spent with those he loved and was always willing to lend a helping hand or offer words of encouragement. Sarcasm was his love language. However, he will be remembered for his incredible intelligence, generosity, the ability to fix anything, and his implausible sense of humor. He had the best riddles and was the wittiest redhead around. He once made the Warner Community Facebook page for his Drone flying skills. Rick was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Flara Frazier; his infant siblings, Billy and Patricia Frazier; his sister, Jimmie Lee Bond; his brothers, Bobby Frazier and Jerry Wayne Frazier, and his brother-in-law, Marvin Schmidt. He is survived by his sisters, Jeannette Yount of Glendale, Arizona, Annette Izquierdo of Phoenix, Arizona, and Glenda Schmidt of Muskogee, Oklahoma; two very special nieces, Courtney Fraizer Vernnon and husband Jeremy of Checotah, Oklahoma and Corie Nichols of Waco, Texas; great nephew, Jake Vernnon of Checotah, Oklahoma; his friends that had a special place in his heart and were family in every way that mattered, Edward Holder of Warner, Oklahoma, Wesley Holder of Porum, Oklahoma, and Ashlei Ashmore of Keefeton, Oklahoma, and Terry “Two Dogs” Gritts of Warner, Oklahoma; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and many dear friends who will cherish his memory. A family conducted memorial service will be at 2:30PM, Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery with military honors being presented.

Richard "Red" "Rick" Frazier

August 9, 1955 - June 5, 2026