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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 20, 2009.

WILLIS, Braxton Charles Sr., 76, of Richmond, departed this life November 15, 2009. He leaves to cherish a loving wife, Madrine Braxton; five daughters, Zelma Batts (Haywood), Joyce Braxton, Marcia Harris (Samuel), Deborah Johnson (Calvin), Sandra Comer (Calvin); three sons, Calvin (Tina), Anthony and Charles Braxton Jr. (Cathy); one sister, Mary Q. Perry (Carlton); four brothers, Gennis (Viola), Robert (Sharman), Joe (Unis), Edward Grace Quarles; two aunts, Marie and Lottie; one uncle, Calvin; and a host of other relatives and friends. His remains rest at Brunson's Funeral Chapel. Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Crusade for Christ Christian Church Ministries, 2335-2337 Clearfield St., Richmond, Va. 23224. Bishop John L. Harris Sr. officiating. Interment private.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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