Raymond Edward Braswell of South Hill, VA passed away on December 29, 2020.
Ray was born on March 3, 1921 to Martha Mable Schisler Braswell and William Govan Braswell. Besides his parents, Ray was predeceased by his wife, Louise "Lucy" Stewart Braswell, brother William "Bill" Lawrence Braswell, and sisters, Ethel Braswell Ozmar and Kathleen "Kitty" Rebecca Braswell Godfrey.
Ray was a World War II veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. He retired from Virginia Power (VEPCO) in 1981 after 35 years of service. He was a long-time member of the Lion's Club. Ray belonged to the American Legion, the VFW, and the Moose where he enjoyed volunteering with bingo for many years.
Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman for most of his life. He was the Virginia State Target Archery Men's Champion for 5 years running, from 1947 to 1951. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his vegetables, especially tomatoes and asparagus which were his specialties.
Those who knew Ray knew him as a serious yet light-hearted person, and someone who loved deeply and who was a loyal and true husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
Ray was born on March 3, 1921 to Martha Mable Schisler Braswell and William Govan Braswell. Besides his parents, Ray was predeceased by his wife, Louise "Lucy" Stewart Braswell, brother William "Bill" Lawrence Braswell, and sisters, Ethel Braswell Ozmar and Kathleen "Kitty" Rebecca Braswell Godfrey.
Ray was a World War II veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. He retired from Virginia Power (VEPCO) in 1981 after 35 years of service. He was a long-time member of the Lion's Club. Ray belonged to the American Legion, the VFW, and the Moose where he enjoyed volunteering with bingo for many years.
Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman for most of his life. He was the Virginia State Target Archery Men's Champion for 5 years running, from 1947 to 1951. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his vegetables, especially tomatoes and asparagus which were his specialties.
Those who knew Ray knew him as a serious yet light-hearted person, and someone who loved deeply and who was a loyal and true husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
Raymond Edward Braswell of South Hill, VA passed away on December 29, 2020.
Ray was born on March 3, 1921 to Martha Mable Schisler Braswell and William Govan Braswell. Besides his parents, Ray was predeceased by his wife, Louise "Lucy" Stewart Braswell, brother William "Bill" Lawrence Braswell, and sisters, Ethel Braswell Ozmar and Kathleen "Kitty" Rebecca Braswell Godfrey.
Ray was a World War II veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. He retired from Virginia Power (VEPCO) in 1981 after 35 years of service. He was a long-time member of the Lion's Club. Ray belonged to the American Legion, the VFW, and the Moose where he enjoyed volunteering with bingo for many years.
Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman for most of his life. He was the Virginia State Target Archery Men's Champion for 5 years running, from 1947 to 1951. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his vegetables, especially tomatoes and asparagus which were his specialties.
Those who knew Ray knew him as a serious yet light-hearted person, and someone who loved deeply and who was a loyal and true husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
Ray was born on March 3, 1921 to Martha Mable Schisler Braswell and William Govan Braswell. Besides his parents, Ray was predeceased by his wife, Louise "Lucy" Stewart Braswell, brother William "Bill" Lawrence Braswell, and sisters, Ethel Braswell Ozmar and Kathleen "Kitty" Rebecca Braswell Godfrey.
Ray was a World War II veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. He retired from Virginia Power (VEPCO) in 1981 after 35 years of service. He was a long-time member of the Lion's Club. Ray belonged to the American Legion, the VFW, and the Moose where he enjoyed volunteering with bingo for many years.
Ray was an avid hunter and fisherman for most of his life. He was the Virginia State Target Archery Men's Champion for 5 years running, from 1947 to 1951. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his vegetables, especially tomatoes and asparagus which were his specialties.
Those who knew Ray knew him as a serious yet light-hearted person, and someone who loved deeply and who was a loyal and true husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
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