Bobby Gene Frazier, 82, of Galesburg, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2020, at home.
Bobby was born on January 8, 1938, in Clifton Hill, MO, the son of Ebert Jackson and Polly (Powell) Frazier. He married Linda Kay Fordyce in Galesburg. She survives. Bobby is also survived by three brothers, Maurice Frazier of Knoxville, Jack (Sharon) Frazier, and Roger (Jenny) Frazier both of Galesburg. Along with his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Junior; and two sisters, Wanda Doubler and Marilyn Kay Wall.
Bobby began working at Play-Mor Bowling in Galesburg as a pinsetter. He worked there until Northgate Lanes was constructed where he helped finish and open the bowling alley. He worked for 61 years as a pinsetter and head mechanic until retiring in 2019. Bobby was a top-notch mechanic and could fix anything. He was a jack of all trades. He rebuilt his family home from the ground up. He loved his dogs. Bobby was a long-time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Abingdon as well as being a life member of the 3rd and 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was inducted to the Galesburg Association Bowling Hall of Fame.
Cremation rites will be accorded. No services are planned. Services are in the care of Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
