Daniel Marquis Frazier, affectionately known as “Big Red,” “ Dan the Man,” and “Danny Man,” was born on September 24, 1993, in Washington, D.C. Daniel resided in Morgantown, West Virginia. On September 1, 2026, at the age of 32, Daniel answered the call to eternal rest.

Daniel was the beloved son of late Pastor Celia Frazier, Thomas Frazier and his spouse Bianca Frazier. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished brother, uncle, musician, and friend. Daniel had a heart that was bigger than words could ever describe. He loved his family deeply and played a major role in the lives of his nieces and nephews.

Daniel had a personality that was impossible to forget. He was funny, loving, and could always find a way to make his family laugh. Everywhere he went, he made friends. His presence brought joy, and his genuine heart made people feel loved and accepted.

A Life of Strength and Perseverance

Daniel’s life was a testimony of strength, perseverance, and God’s grace. His battles began when he was only a child. At just two years old, Daniel contracted meningitis and was given only a 50% chance of survival. But God had other plans for him, and Daniel survived.

In 2022, Daniel faced another life-threatening battle when he contracted COVID-19, leaving him fighting for his life once again. Once again, God brought him through. However, it was during this difficult chapter that Daniel’s journey with kidney failure began.

Daniel overcame many battles throughout his life. Yet through everything he faced, he remained one of the sweetest souls you could ever meet. His struggles never took away his ability to love, laugh, make friends, and bring happiness to those around him.

A Musical Legacy that Began in Childhood

Music was woven into the Frazier family from the very beginning. Daniel and his siblings were surrounded by music from the time they were toddlers. Their mother, the late Pastor Celia Frazier, was a beautiful singer, while their father, Thomas Frazier, played lead guitar for them.

Daniel, his sister Chantilly, and his brother Emmanuel began singing together as toddlers as member of Angels of Peace, a group led by their late aunt. With their father playing guitar for them and their mother encouraging their love of singing, music became a special part of their childhood and a bond that would remain with them throughout their lives.

As they grew older, Daniel, Chantilly, and Emmanuel continued writing and creating songs together. One of their most memorable songs was “Come and Go With Me,” which became a special family hit. The siblings didn’t just write the song – they performed it live together, creating memories their family would cherish together.

Daniel eventually found his own musical calling through the bass guitar. He became a gifted bass player and proudly served as the bass player for Morning Star Baptist Church, where he was truly loved and adored.

Daniel’s love for the bass also became part of the legacy he passed down to the next generation. He was the reason his only nephew, Josiah, wanted to learn to play bass guitar. Daniel inspired Josiah to pick up the instrument, and today, Josiah plays bass guitar because of the love and influence his Uncle Daniel gave him.

What Daniel may not have realized was that every note he played was planting something in someone else. His nephew will carry that gift forward, keeping Daniel’s musical legacy alive.

Daniel also helped create The Frazier 5, continuing the family’s tradition of making music together. For Daniel, music was never simply some he played. Music was part of who he was. His father played music. His mother sang the songs. The children found their voices. Daniel found his bass. And then Daniel inspired the next generation to play. His voice may be quiet now, but the music he helped create will live on forever.

A Loving Husband and Father

Daniel was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Cherin Frazier, on August 24, 2024. Together, they built a family filled with love and memories that will forever be treasured.

Daniel and Cherin welcomed their first son, Dontae Marquis Frazier, in 2019, and their second son, Jayar Andre Frazier, in 2024. Daniel loved his sons and leaves behind a legacy that they will carry for the rest of their lives. His love, laughter, strength, and memories will remain with them forever.

Forever Remembered

Daniel was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Pastor Celia Frazier; grandmother, Pastor Gloria Carey; great-grandmother, Gloria Portis; uncle Bishop Leon Carey; aunt, Evangelist Ernestine Portis; and uncle, Raymond Portis.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Cherin Frazier; his sons, Dontae Marquis Frazier and Jayar Andre Frazier; his father, Thomas Frazier; bonus mother, Bianca Frazier; his sister, Chantilly Shaw; his brother, Emmanuel Frazier; brother-in-law, Vernon Shaw Jr.; sister-in-law, Bobbie Frazier; his beloved nephew, Josiah; nieces Isabella and Ivy Frazier; grandfathers, Terry Johnson and Thomas Frazier; grandmother; Anne Frazier; uncles Joshua Frazier and Roderick Godbolt Sr.; aunts, Nikki and Tamonia; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family, church family, and friends who loved him dearly.

The family will receive friends at Morning Star Baptist Church, 100 McKinney Street in Fairmont, on Saturday, September 12, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The service will be on Saturday at the church at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor James A. Jones officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com.