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Joseph Braswell Obituary

BRASWELL-Joseph, died on Friday, June 16 at his home in Pensacola, Florida. Born in Alabama, Mr. Braswell attended the Birmingham Southern College and Parsons School of Design. He soon emerged as a leading designer of residential and commercial interiors. His work extended from Park Avenue to Saudi Arabia and his projects included luxury homes, royal palaces, airplanes, ships, restaurants and department stores, including Bergdorf Goodman and Bonwit Teller. Mr. Braswell's work was a favorite among some of the 20th century's most powerful personalities, including many leaders in industry, finance and media. He was inducted into the Interior Design Magazine Hall of Fame in 1986. Mr. Braswell believed if design was good, it made people whom it served, better people. He will be remembered by his many friends, family and clients for his talent, kindness, luminous intelligence and gracious character.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 20, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Braswell

11 Entries

Johanna Vandenberg, Ph.D.

July 12, 2006

I had the privilege of speaking with Joe shortly before June 16th, it was an extraordinary meeting, a gentle, loving, profound, and yet witty and fun conversation, I will never forget you Joe, for all the joy, laughter, and insight, you have opened my heart in so many ways, as you actually told me, you are up there still designing and enjoying it SO much!!! much love from Johanna Vandenberg, friend of 20 years.

HOWARD MEACHAM

June 30, 2006

JOSEPH, JOSEPH, JOSEPH, WHAT A REMARKABLE LIFE. RECOGNITION FOR A FANTASTIC CAREER, RESPECT FOR YOUR INTEGRITY AND HUMILITY, ADMIRATION FOR YOUR WIT, STYLE AND TALENT, AND PROBABLY A LITTLE ENVY OF YOUR DANCE MOVES.

BUT WHAT AMAZED ME THE MOST WAS YOUR ABILITY TO MOVE PEOPLE FORWARD. TO MOVE THEM BEYOND THEIR FEARS AND INIBITIONS. TO MOVE THEM TO HIGHER GOALS AND GREATER JOYS. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU KNEW YOU WERE DOING THIS, BUT YOU DID, AND I KNOW BECAUSE I WAS CHANGED.

DURING YOUR ILLNESS YOU RECEIVED MANY LETTERS WITH MOVING AND POETIC WORDS BY OTHERS THAT YOU CHANGED, AND YOU WERE SUPRISED. I ALSO KNOW THAT YOU WERE VERY, VERY PROUD.

JOSEPH, WHEN YOU FELL ILL YOUR FRIENDS IN NEW YORK, PENSACOLA AND THE THOUGHTS OF FRIENDS AROUND THE WORLD WERE THERE FOR YOUR COMFORT AND STRENGTH. NO TASK WAS TOO GREAT BECAUSE WE WERE HAPPY TO GIVE BACK WHAT WE HAD RECEIVED, LOVE AND RESPECT. BUT, JOSEPH, TRUE TO FORM, IT WAS YOU WHO COMFORTED US.

JOSEPH, THAT IS WHAT I WILL REMEMBER, ALWAYS.

HOWARD

Laurance Randolph

June 30, 2006

Dear friend of over twenty years, so many happy times shared and to be remembered, your humor, gracious friendship, individual style, enthusiasm, natural desire to inquire, and of course your talent shared and acknowledged. May the blessings of your friendship continue for us all.

John Caro

June 27, 2006

Joe, your courage,style,and grace will be remembered by all that were with you. Thank You for the inspration. John C.

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Diane & Charlie Gould

June 26, 2006

Your gift of friendship is treasured, the memory of your humor will always bring a smile to my face and I am blessed to have called you friend. The decorating world is a better place because you were here. Thanks for the memories, Joe!

Janie Kemmerer

June 25, 2006

Joe,

It was my good fortune to have you in my life these past few years. You have been an inspiration to all of us, and it was an honor and a privilege to be your friend and "family". I will miss you.

Namaste

Janie

George Thomas Wilson

June 22, 2006

To have known and loved you since the late 70s was a journey in beauty and gentility. Thank you for all your support of my hopes and dreams through the years. Richard and I will miss you more than you could possibly know. God speed.

Cam Davis

June 21, 2006

Joe-

I have been honored to be your client, but most importantly, your friend. Knowing you enriched my life.

Albert Gaulden

June 21, 2006

DEAR JOSEPH:

You were one of the most loving and caring people I ever knew. We shared everything from Eric Butterworth at Unity to fun lunches and delicious dinners. You will always be in my heart.

Love and Gratitude, ALBERT

Alan Williams

June 21, 2006

Joe. I was greatful to have met you and share in some of your wisdom. You will be missed.

JERRY GILLMORE

June 20, 2006

JOE YOU WERE A GREAT FRIEND AND WILL BE MISSED BY YOUR MANY FRIENDS. BEST WISHES ON YOUR NEW ADVENTURE.

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