William Elmo Frazier, Jr. was born in El Dorado, Arkansas, on December 30, 1935, to William Elmo Frazier, Sr. and Louise O'Laughlin Frazier. During World War II, his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where his father trained machinists and welders for the war effort. It was in Memphis that his talent for performing was recognized when his mother put him and his older sister, Johnnie Louise Porter, on stage as a dancing duo. His love of dancing lasted the rest of his life.

After the war ended, Elmo's family moved to Winnfield, Louisiana, where his father started Frazier Machine & Supply, affectionately known in the family as "the shop", which is still in existence today. Elmo trained under his father and became an accomplished machinist and welder while still in high school. He continued to work at the shop while also attending Louisiana Tech University and serving in the National Guard. Elmo was lead trumpet for the Tech marching band and that is where he met his dance partner for life, Mary Ann McClanahan, the pretty majorette from Mississippi.

Elmo and Ann were married on January 28, 1961, in Gonzales, Louisiana, and then returned to complete their degrees at Tech. After college, they moved to Winnfield where Ann learned that the entire town of Winnfield knew Elmo as "Brother" from childhood. Always a morning person, Elmo started a daily tradition of bringing coffee to Ann in bed every morning.

Elmo and Ann later moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, where Elmo went on to have a very successful career as the founder of Louisiana Housing Development Corporation, even serving as a commissioner on the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency. Elmo and Ann had three daughters and he instilled in all of his daughters a great love of history and a deep interest in current events. Elmo loved to hold court and pontificate over long Sunday lunches.

Elmo and Ann moved from Shreveport to Bullard, Texas, in the 90's and Elmo had only one condition- he made Ann promise not to make him golf. They spent many years in that community and especially enjoyed dancing at parties. During that time, Elmo also accomplished one of his lifelong dreams- to own and lead Frazier Machine.

Elmo was semi-retired when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans but he came out of retirement to help those affected in Louisiana and Mississippi and his company was recognized by HUD for its efforts. After Katrina, Elmo and Ann moved to New Orleans and designed their dream house, complete with French Quarter architecture and elaborate wrought iron designed by Elmo and made by Frazier Machine. He later said it was his favorite house he ever lived in. He was especially happy when all three of his girls moved their families to the New Orleans area, having his whole family together again.

The description of Elmo is often that he was a "sweet man." This is due to his kind and gentle nature. He was also mischievous, however, with his gentle teasing and his claim that his English major entitled him to make up his own words. He couldn't get away with much, though, as his dark eyes would seem to sparkle when he was trying to pull someone's leg. Although age robbed him of some of his vim and vigor, he could still make those eyes sparkle.

Elmo is survived by his wife Ann and their three daughters- Elisa Price (Gary Price), Tracy Robinson (Rob Robinson) and Amy McClain (Brian McClain). "MoMo" is also survived by his grandchildren, Michael Price, Kristen Robles, Virginia Robinson, Scott McClain, and Sean McClain, and by his great-granddaughter Katherine Robles. He is predeceased by his parents and younger brother, Joseph Michael "Mickey" Frazier, and survived by his elder sister, Johnnie Louise Porter.

Earlier this year, Elmo and Ann celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary, and yes, they danced. Elmo showed he still had that light step and strong lead. A little nudge here, a little nudge there, to lead you in the right direction- that was the key to Elmo's success as a husband, father, grandfather, and business leader.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Southern Funeral Home from 12:00 PM until time of services.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Southern Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Cody officiating. Interment will follow at the Garden of Memories in Winnfield.

Those honored to serve the family as pallbearers are Rob Robinson, Gary Price, Brian McClain, Michael Price, Scott McClain and Sean McClain.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.southernfuneralhome.com

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, which has been providing excellent care to his great-granddaughter, Katherine.