John William Frazier, age 80, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on February 6, 2023, at CHI St. Vincent in Hot Springs. He was born on June 19, 1942, in Graysonia the son of the late Jewell and Thelma Ashworth Frazier.

John was a 1960 graduate of Gurdon High School. He was a retired electrician. John was a member of Third Street Baptist Church, a 32nd degree mason and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Linda Frazier and two brothers, Roy “Buddy” Frazier and Bill Frazier.

John is survived by two daughters, Lori Sparks (Ken) of Arkadelphia, and Ginger Cook (Alan) of Midway, two sisters, Jean Smith of Hot Springs and Edna Welchman (Bobby) of Bismarck, and two grandchildren, Matthew Sparks and Christopher Sparks of Arkadelphia.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday February 10, 2023, at Third Street Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Lathem and Bro. Fred Etheridge officiating. Visitation is from 10:00 AM until service time at the church.

Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Third Street Baptist Church P.O. Box 763 Arkadelphia, AR 71923 or Midway Missionary Baptist Church 382 Antioch Cemetery Road Donaldson, AR 71941.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book and view the video tribute.