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Henry Bracey Obituary

Bracey, Henry formally of Grand Rapids Henry, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Sheba Bracey. He leaves to cherish his wife Rosemary Bracey; 4 children; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; siblings, Charles (Cillerine) Davis of Columbia S.C., Kathy and Charlene Bracey of Grand Rapids, MI, Marlene May of Columbia, S.C., Val Bracey of Sacramento CA, and Timothy Bracey of Grand Rapids, MI. Services at 1st Nazareth Church, Columbia S.C., on Saturday March 10, at 11:00am. Bostwick and Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, S.C. 29203

Published by Grand Rapids Press from Mar. 5 to Mar. 8, 2018.
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Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Ronda B Steele

March 20, 2018

We lived down the street from Butch and the Bracey family. Everybody I knew always had the utmost respect for Henry and the way he carried himself. RIP. On behalf of the Walker family, I offer our condolences.

David Walker

March 20, 2018

My sincerest condolences to the family. Butch was a South high trojan. He and Kathy, especially, are family. Rest in peace and power.

Marsha Carruthers

March 14, 2018

Bracey Family my prayers are with you. 2 Corinthians 5:8, "absent from the body and present with the Lord".
I met Butch at WMU,MLK Program 1969. Great guy who knew the Lord.

Georgia Moss

Friend

March 13, 2018

My heart hurts as I mourn the passing of my beloved cousin Butch who was like a brother to me. I will remember him for the warrior he was in life and wisdom. I will miss him always. I will see you again in heaven.

Love,

Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn Adams

March 13, 2018

Prayers are with the family. Henry was a good friend. It pains my heart to hear of his passing.

Dena Sims

March 12, 2018

R. Nicole Duggans

March 10, 2018

My Sincere Condolences to the Bracey family. I have known you All most of my life and prayers of Strength, Peace, Comfort and Love are being offered to you All. Rest in Peace Butch. Lovingly Althea Cross Lasha..

Althea Lasha

March 10, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of "BUTCH "! REMEMBER all the good times of laughter, conversation, on Prospect St. PEACE, LOVE, BLESSINGS, COMFORT, STRENGTH! REST IN POWER!

NATHIA WMS

March 10, 2018

Kathy, Willie and family,
Sadden to hear of Butch's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you over the upcoming days, months, and years.
May you find comfort in knowing so many loved Butch for the special person he was.
He is now in God's house and his good deeds follow him. May the peace of Christ be with you as you mourn his passing and celebrate his life.

Lela Hines Lyons

March 9, 2018

To the Bracey Family,
Let the good memories of Butch comfort you now and in the days to come.
May God's love support and sustain you all thru this fragile time.
The Binghams

Posey Bingham

March 9, 2018

I'm sorry for the loss of your family member. Please find comfort from the Bible at Joshua 1:9.

March 9, 2018

To Henry's family. We in this community were blessed beyond words all that Henry gave of himself. I know he will have a special place in paradise. Bless you as you adjust to his physical presence not being with us still but knowing his love surely is.

Fran Potter

March 9, 2018

To the Bracey Family, I am Praying that God will give you courage and strength during this difficult time. I would like to express my deepest condolences.
Love,
Angela Gilmore

March 9, 2018

To the Bracey family ... we send our condolences and will always treasure the times we had growing up living on the same block, attending elementary, middle and high school together and even college. Your friends forever.

Mel and Peggy Atkins

March 8, 2018

RIP my friend Butch. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY our prayers are with you Ms KATHY & family. From. Tyrone& Beverly Guy

Tyrone Guy

March 8, 2018

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts, through us, they live on. My condolences.

Love,
Carolyn Anderson and Family

Carolyn Anderson

March 7, 2018

A beautiful soul, full of love and faith, ascended to heaven, away from us, but closer to God, leaving loneliness and sadness. We express our heartfelt condolences. I will surely miss the presence of Henry affectionately called "Butch," a truly lovable and kind person. Rest in peace.

Love,
Carolyn Anderson & Family

Carolyn Anderson

March 7, 2018

Carolyn Anderson

March 7, 2018

The Bible says "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord" I pray for comfort for the family. I knew both Kathy and Butch during our days at WMU. My heart feels the sorrow, even after all these years. R.I.P. Butch

Daisy McCoy Reed

March 7, 2018

Sorry for your lost

March 6, 2018

To the Bracey Family, praying for comfort and hugs to you.

Wright and Deans family.

Eloise Wright

March 6, 2018

The Percell Singleton Family wishes to offer their deepest sympathies to the Bracey Family. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers.

Percell Singleton

March 6, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Robert & Nid Stuessy

Coworker

March 6, 2018

My sincere condolences and prayers to the Bracey family.

Lynette Guys in Pearson

March 6, 2018

Kathy I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Henry, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family: We loved him but God loved him but God loved him best.

Elizabeth Metcalf

March 6, 2018

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Bracey family

Cynthia Hamlett

March 5, 2018

My Sincere Prayers are with The Bracey Family. Truly sorry for the loss of your love one. My God give you and your Family Strength! God Bless you all!

Jeffrey ( Osborne) Cummings- Wyoming, Michigan

Pastor Jeffrey (Osborne) Cummings

March 5, 2018

Nancy Brevard-Bracey & Hal E. Bracey

March 5, 2018

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