James Earl Frazier

JAMES EARL FRAZIER, age 86, of Marietta, GA passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Coach Jim Frazier was born January 30, 1933 in Jefferson City, TN. He was a 1951 graduate of Jefferson City High School and a 1955 graduate of Carson Newman University. He went on to Peabody College at Vanderbilt to receive his master’s degree. He came to Sprayberry High School in Marietta, GA in 1959 as assistant football coach and he also coached baseball until retiring in 1986. James and his devoted wife, Wilma Quarles Frazier had an infectious passion for football and Sprayberry High School. He is a “Legend” in Sprayberry’s history and will be for years to come. The Sprayberry stadium is names in his honor. Jim touched so many lived with his kindness and generosity. The many who knew and loved him will miss him tremendously. He is survived by his brother, Charles (Barbara) Frazier. Rest in peace our beloved friend. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation at www.parkinson.org/ways-to-give or the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research_progress/brain-donation. ARRANGEMENTS BY FARRAR FUNERAL HOME IN JEFFERSON CITY, TN 865-475-3892