Navy Memorial: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Junior Brawley
Junior E. Brawley, of Purcell, passed away July 25, 2014 in Purcell, Oklahoma at the age of 74 years. He was born December 2, 1939 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Thomas Woodrow and Onellia (Wright) Brawley He was raised in Paoli and is a graduate of the Paoli High School. In 1958 he joined the U. S. Navy and served his country until his discharge in 1964. During that time he was serving on the USS Saratoga when, on January 23, 1961, a fire broke out in the #2 Machinery Space...
