Douglas Warren Braswell
December 28, 1932 ~ June 29, 2015
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Douglas Warren Braswell, 82, passed away on June 29, 2015. He was born December 28, 1932 in Wilson County.
A member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church, he was a complex Christian man, who would help anyone. At different times in his life, he served as a Sunday School teacher, BTU director, Sunday School Superintendent, choir member, and co-chair of YAH. He has been active in the tape ministry for the homebound, was a member of the Temperance Hall Ruritan Club and Woodmen of the World. He worked for 25 years with the Atlantic Coastline and the Seaboard Coastline Railroad where he served as a fireman, mechanic, and member of the safety committee. In later years, he was self employed in farming, truck painting and antique brass refinishing.
He wished to be remembered as someone who loved the Lord. He also cherished his wife, children and grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Allie Johnson Braswell, his daughter, Jeri Ann Braswell, and parents-in-law, Walter and Joanna Smith Lancaster.
Douglas is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Lancaster Braswell; his son, Wesley Braswell and wife Louise; two grandchildren, Sandy Minchew and husband, John, and David Braswell and wife, Krystal; and two great grandchildren, Brooke and Connor.
Visitation will be held at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home from 7:00-8:30 on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC 43 North, Rocky Mount, NC 27801. Rev. Allen Mills and Dr. Harry Kahn will share in the services. Burial will be at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Elm City, NC.
Flowers are welcomed and appreciated or donations can be made to the West Edgecombe Baptist Church Homebound Ministry, 13821 NC 43 North, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Rocky Mount, NC .
We would like to give special thanks to caregivers Linda Hendricks and Dana Sullivan for their love and support during this time. Also, we would like to thank Dr. David Browder and his nurse, Jennifer, and the staff at Spring Arbor for their care. The family would like to express their appreciation to the fifth floor staff at NGH for their support during the last few days. They went above and beyond the call of duty to make everyone comfortable during this time .
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Dear Dorothy, Wesley, and family . . . We were sorry to hear of Doug’s passing and are praying for all of you as you grieve the loss of such a dear loved one. We can certainly sympathize with you in your loss as my wife lost her dad a number of years ago and I lost both my mother and father in 1962. We fondly remember Doug! He was such a friendly, loving, hospitable person. I had an inner chuckle when Pastor Kahn said at the funeral that Doug sometimes greeted people with hello young man. He said that to me on numerous occasions. Doug was so easy to talk to; we had a number of wonderful conversations over the years. He was so hospitable; whenever I came to the house, he always said won’t you come in And on more than one occasion, he would say now, you don’t have to leave so soon. And he was so helpful. It seemed as if he would help you do anything! I loved seeing his bountiful smile which always greeted you when you saw him. He was certainly a talented man! I remember some occasions talking with him at his shop; he sure was capable of a lot, and had done a lot during his lifetime! Truly, you have lost a dear loved one, but, too, the community has also lost a valued member. We’ll all miss Doug and look forward to seeing him again in his new body! In Christ, The Proffits
May God grant you his peace & comfort in this most difficult time. Jehovah the God of all tender mercies will help you by his mighty hand & he will made you firm & strong. 1 Cor.1 3, 4 , God is for us a refuge & strength, a help that is readily to be found during distresses. Ps. 46 1 .
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