Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Charles E. Brazell

Oct. 13, 1925 - March 24, 2007

 

South Bend Tribune 3/27/2007
MISHAWAKA - Charles E. Brazell, 81, died Saturday, March 24. He was born in Huntsville, AL, on October 13, 1925, to Ernest and Mary (Johns) Brazell. He married Emma Tincher and she preceded him in death on May 31, 2000. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and by a daughter, Pat (David) Keenan in 2006. Mr. Brazell is survived by a daughter, Marilyn (Ed) Akers of Macon, GA; two sons, Paul Brazell of South Bend and Michael (Joy) Brazell of Vidalia, GA; a stepdaughter, Michele Sherk of Ackworth, GA; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by a sister, Julia Mae Maze of Alabama; and four brothers, Frank, Gene, Alton and Alonzo, all of Alabama.

 

Charles retired in 1988 from Uniroyal. He was a World War II Navy veteran, being honorably discharged in 1946, and was a member of VFW Post #360.

 

Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 29th, in Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main St. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, with Rev. Ervin Mize officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery where graveside military services will be conducted by American Legion Post #161 and VFW Post #360.