Obituary: Rev. Edward “Eddie” T. Braswell, Sr.
September 15, 2023
On Saturday the 9th of September, the Rev. Edward T. Braswell, Sr. passed on quietly and comfortably to join his Lord and Savior.
He was born January 12, 1948, in Crisp County, Georgia to Jess and Mary Evelyn. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Willard, and his sister Joyce.
He is survived by his loving wife Sandra, who has served the Lord by his side for over 56 years; his two children: Jennifer and Edward (Kaylee); his two grandsons: Keegan and Rohne, and his sister Brenda (Roger).
Eddie faithfully served the United Methodist Church in many capacities for over 50 years, 45 of those as a full-time minister of many churches and charges across South Georgia. Even after retiring, he worked to help train others coming into the ministry, attended many mission trips, and was a faithful servant of God.
There will be a private graveside service for the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Magnolia Manor in the name of Rev. Edward T. Braswell Sr., to The League of Good Samaritan’s Magnolia Manor Development Office, 2001 S. Lee Street, Americus, GA 31709.
Online condolences may be left at www.hughesandwright.com.
