Mr. Frazier James Brown

His Journey: Frazier James Brown was born March 13, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. His parents, the late Frazier "Sugar" Brown, and the late Hattie Mae James Brown, moved to Detroit from Selma, Alabama to start their family. His mother had five children: Frazier, Charles (deceased), Jewell, Judy Carol, and Julia Ann. Frazier grew up in an environment that inspired him to create his own path. He developed his artistic talents, and exposed himself to music, books, and people way too cool for his young age. After graduating from Northwestern High School, he was ready for new adventures, and he found them in the Army. From 1963-1966, he used his soldier's pay to travel to cities big and small whenever he could, experiencing new ways of life with curiosity and enthusiasm. And that never stopped - whether it was the hustle and bustle of New York or Toronto, or a quiet trip to the Ozarks, the Caribbean, or Arizona, traveling was always a necessary part of his life. After his service in the military, he graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Psychology. This part of his education, along with his immense compassion, has served him well as he has proven himself to be able to understand and love so many. He accepted people as they were, saw behind the superficial, and did not expect more from others than they could give. He later earned an MBA from the University of Detroit, and a MS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan. He loved to learn, and also spent time teaching, as he loved to share his skills, experiences and knowledge. During his 40+ year career at Chrysler, he was known as reliable, innovative, and steady, just as he was known to his family. He loved his family, hard work, gadgets, righteous resistance, hosting dinner parties, Grand Marnier, any Morgan Freeman movie, and music - though not necessarily in that order. He hated complaining, wasting time, and gossip. Frazier was also great at letting everyone know how much he cared about them - whether it was from truly listening to you, helping with your taxes, or remembering that you really needed a pair of new socks for Christmas. If he cared about you, there was not a moment when he was not thinking of how he could help you. His plate was always full, and that was the way he liked it. Frazier was an extremely logical man. He knew that time was precious, and he took advantage of every moment. Frazier lived for the bright moments in life, and he had many. His last moments were spent with his beloved Family, and he would have wanted it no other way. He was loved by others, every moment of his life, and he wanted nothing but the best for all. Frazier was a long-time member and Deacon at Twelfth Street Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as comptroller for many years. He worked diligently with their food pantry, as he felt strongly that these efforts really made a difference in the community close to his heart. Contributions can be made to Twelfth Street Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry, in behalf of his memory.

Mr. Frazier James Brown

March 13, 1944 - October 19, 2013