TYLER -- Grave side services for Marshall Leon Frater, will be held on Saturday, April 2,2022 at 11 am at Chandler Community Cemetery. Elder Ervin Hendricks will be serving as Eulogist. Marshall affectionately known as “Bubba”, blessed the earth with his presence on December 7, 1953 as the first born child of Hattie Mae Frater in Chandler, TX. At an early age, he was baptized and became a lifelong member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Chandler, TX. He attended Chandler Elementary, Stewart Middle School and Emmitt J. Scott. He is a 1972 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School.

Marshall worked for Tyler Pipe for many years before retiring early. For 68 years, “Bubba” loved his family, fishing, and having a good time amongst family and friends. Despite having cancer for many years, he was the life of the party and lived life to the fullest. Marshall passed away surrounded by family on March 25, 2022 at Trinity Mother Frances.

Proceeded in death by: Mother, Hattie Mae Frater, Brothers, Charles Hendricks Jr. and Rodney Hendricks, and Granddaughter, Dollie Adkins.

Left to cherish his memory is his Wife, Loucinda Adkins-Frater, His 5 children, KeQuina (Tony) Searcy, LaKeisha Adkins, Stephanie Adkins, Marcha Frater, and Jason Johnson. 11 Grandchildren: Rashaad Adkins, Marquise Adkins, Q’Odricik Adkins Sr., Sha’Bree Hayes, Shar’Tonney Alexander, Kantrell Scott, Ka’Darrian Pierce, De’Shayla Pierce, Kelean Adkins, Dayton Thompson, and Devin Thompson, and 21 great-grandchildren. Brothers: Jimmie (Myra) Frater, Lonnie Frater, Michael Frater, Elder Ervin (Ruthalene) Hendricks, Rickey (Wanda) Hendricks, and Larry Hendricks. Sisters, Sharlett (Preston) Brooks, Janet Frater, Pamela Frater, Sandra (Dennis) Mackey, Wanda Hendricks, Barbara Hendricks, and Charlene Hendricks. Host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and dear friends.

Special gratitude to Christus Trinity Mother Frances and MD Anderson Cancer Institute.

Public viewing will be on Friday, April 1, 2022 from 2 pm to 8 pm at the funeral home.