Gregory O. BRAXTON

WILLIAMSBURG - Gregory O'Neal Braxton slipped into a peaceful sleep on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in the Medical College of Virginia.
His life began on Oct. 14, 1953, the third child born of seven to Georgia Braxton Crosby and the late Charles E. Braxton.
At an early age, he received the Lord was baptized at Morris Brown Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pa. He was educated in the Philadelphia Public Schools and graduated on from high school in 1969. After graduating, he attended Morgan State University. He proudly served his country in the in the United States Coast Guards, and was Honorably Discharged in 1972. In 1976, "Greg" as he was so affectionately called was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Barbara Chapman. Together, they were blessed with thirty years of happiness and raising their family.
Greg was a hard-working man and he loved music. One of his favorite songs were "The Big Pay Back" by James Brown. He was an excellent cook and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Keith.
He leaves to cherish his blessed memories his wife of 30 years, Barbara C. Braxton; his son, Damian L. Braxton; his daughters, Naja S. Braxton and Raven S. Braxton; his mother, Georgia B. Crosby; his stepchildren, Ronald Chapman, Joyce Davenport (Timothy), Sylvia Redcross (Horace) and Tammy Chapman; his sisters, Mowena Morris, Loretta Coleman and Priscilla Massey; his brothers, Charles Braxton (Angela) and Kevin Braxton; his 13 grandchildren; his three great-grandchildren; his aunts, Helen Wynn and Juanita Cowles; his sisters-in-law, Brenda Wallace (James), Anita Chapman, Loretia Watkins, Ardeana Harris and Delphine Bartlett; his brother-in-law, Terry Harris; his nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of caring friends.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Whiting's Chapel with Bishop Leon Cowles, Sr. officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 112 Tarleton Bivouac by noon on Tuesday. Mr. Braxton may be viewed on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Professional Services entrusted to the staff of Whiting's Funeral Home, 7005 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, Va., 757-229-3011. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.