Relius Frison, 72 of New Haven, CT passed away December 27, 2009. Relius was born July 16, 1937 in Smithfield, NC to the late Wilbert Smith and Claressor Frierson. He leaves to cherish his memory; Relius Frison; aunt, Carol Moore of Fayettville, NC; cousins, Lois Yvonne Stimpson of Raliegh, NC, Faye Gary of Upper Marlboro, MD, Pamela Moore (Samuel) of Clayton, NC, Gail Thorpe (Charles) of Wendell, NC, Ceasar Frierson, Bruce Frierson, of Garner, NC, Willie Maurice of MD, and Edna Williams, of Fayettville, NC. A celebration of his life will take place Wednesday December 30, 2009 at 11 AM at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1324 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Friends may call Wednesday at the church from 10 – 11 AM. Interment will be in Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown, CT at a later date. To leave a message of comfort to the Frison family, please visit www.hkhfuneralservices.com.
Mr. Reese, he is POPS to his Immauel Baptist Church Family. He loved the Lord, his church, family and the preaching of Pastor Ross-Lee. He faithfully walked to church every Sunday morning arriving early to hand out bulletins and greeted everyone with that twinkle in his eye or a comment that could turn a frown into a smile. Frequently reminiscing the past, the late Dr. Rev. Cofield, and without missing a beat, keeping hope alive for the future of our children. POPS was a charismatic French and Spanish teacher even after his retirement. He believed that education is the power tool for children today to claim any career of their choice. He was amazed by the beautiful new magnet art school downtown. A scholar, a gentleman and a kindhearted giant. Translated: Les bruits secs etaient erudit, un gentilhomme et un geant genereux. To Faye and family: POPS made me laugh out loud with the stories he told about growing up and loving life. Vividly reminds me of my father and holds a special place in my heart. Je vous aime avec toute mon coeur, Renee B_