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Donel Brazelton Obituary

Donel L. Brazelton
Evansville, Ind.
Donel L. Brazelton, 82, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at VNA Charlier Hospice. He was born June 13, 1933, in Evansville, to the late Doris and Minnie (Carr) Brazelton.
He retired from Bristol Myers and was an army veteran. He was a 33rd degree Mason and a member of Evansville Lodge #64, the Hadi Shriners, and a longtime member of Zoar U.C.C. Don was a diehard Cardinals fan, enjoyed Indiana basketball, and followed the Aces and Indianapolis Colts. He also loved the Indianapolis 500. During his retirement he enjoyed spending time with his wife, Margaret, in the R.V. and wintering in Florida.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (Mohr).
He is survived by his; son, Dwayne (Tracy) Brazelton; brothers, Charles (Jean) and John (Brenda) Brazelton; sisters-in-law, Clara Johnson and Suzie (Terrell) Harmon; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2015, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Rev. Don Bernhardt, with private entombment in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Saturday from 2 to 8 p.m. with a Masonic service held at 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Zoar United Church of Christ, 4600 Church Rd., Evansville, IN 47720. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

Published by Courier Press on Jul. 31, 2015.
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Chuck, you have our sympathy...sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you and Jean are doing well. Sandy and Jerry Tieken

sandy tieken

August 3, 2015

Mr B was very special to us and our children. We were blessed to have him in our lives during our time we lived next to them. The family is in our prayers.

Melissa Bullock

July 31, 2015

Chuck,John,
So sorry to read about your brothers passing.
May God give you peace during this difficult time.

Jolinda Hobbs VanBibber

July 31, 2015

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