Hershal Herbert Braswell

NASHVILLE - Hershal Herbert Braswell, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Born in Johnston County, NC on November 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph A. Braswell and Virginia Pearce Braswell. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Carole Moore Braswell; son, John Patrick Braswell; and brother, Graham Braswell. Hershal served honorably in the United States Army, until his retirement after 22 years as a Master Sergeant working as a White House Communications Agent. Following his military service, he went on to work for Louisiana Pacific Lumber Company in Nashville until his second retirement. During his spare moments, Hershal was an avid gardener and he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother Hershal will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Hershal leaves behind to cherish his memory, sons, Alan Braswell and wife, Sandy, of Newport, Danny Braswell of Jacksonville, FL; and daughters, Tina Braswell Morse and husband, Tom, of Birmingham, AL, and Debi Braswell Moss of Nashville. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Chris, Eric, Leelynn, Lynnlee, Thomas, Matthew, Maggie, Courtney, Kyle, Patrick, and Joe; great-grandchildren, Caleb, Kyrstyn, and Liberty; brother, Vernon Braswell of Hugo; sisters, Eunice Rose Weaver of Smithfield, and Marie Deans of Pine Level; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Rufus Massengill officiating. The family would like to thank Nash Hospice and Palliative Care for their dedicated service in caring for Hershal. Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made to Nash Health Care System Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Saturday 2/3, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Saturday 2/3, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm