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Henry Edward Braselton Obituary
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Braselton Family Cemetery. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday and will be announced later in a full obituary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Edward Braselton
Mary Douglas Drysdale
December 28, 2009
Dear Mrs. Braselton,
I only had the pleasure of meeting your dear husband, and Susan's father, Henry, once. But that is an occasion that I remember well. We dined together, and I felt so often during that evening, the warmth of your love for one another, and the strength and bond of your family.
I felt blessed to be a part of that evening; the sense of caring and devotion was so strong. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and with your family. Please accept my heart felt condolences.
Mary Douglas Drysdale
December 28, 2009
Dear Janice,
Joe and I were so sorry to hear about Henry, and our hearts go out to you. May your wonderful memories sustain you during this sad time.
I would love to see you as it has been too long. Take care my friend and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sue Bailey
Janet Jewell Orlandella
December 27, 2009
Janice,
I just heard about Henry's death TODAY! No one told me, and I am so saddened that I did not know. I cannot imagine how difficult it must be for you. I know how close you two were. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this important time in your life. How many years we have shared/not shared with each other and the events of our lives! Although we do not stay in touch that much, you are always in my mind and in my thoughts, as sure as the sun comes up in the mornings - bonded forever. How important a role you have played in my life from its very beginning! If anyone is a surviver, you are! Please know that I am thinking of you and will be in touch. Janet
Lisa McNair
December 27, 2009
I remember first meeting Mr Braselton late one night as our trucks pulled into a very sleepy town. I was probably 6 or 7 - my father told me that we were going to take the rides to a town in North GA that belonged to Mr. Braselton. I was in total awe - Here we were a family that could barely make ends meet, meeting a man that owned the whole town! I was scared to death - didn't know what kind of person Mr. Braselton would be. I remember riding into town with my mother driving - we pulled into the parking lot and it wasn't but just a few minutes later I saw this friendly, smiling, handshaking man - it was Mr. Braselton! I fell in love with the city, townspeople, and family! Everyone was so real and down to earth - We celebrated Thanksgiving that year in a way that I will never forget - It was the Thanksgiving Anniversary Sale! It was also the start of McNair Amusements - Thank-you Mr. Braselton. I will forever miss you!
With much love and respect for the entire Braselton family.
Joan Alexander
December 27, 2009
Janice, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...... I was out of town for Christmas so if there is anything that I can do to help you, please call...
Joan Alexander
Larry Baird
December 25, 2009
Janice, I am so sorry to hear about Henry's death. I have known Henry all of my life and have always admired his wonderful character and sense of values. There are entirely too many to mention here but I will forever remember that Henry always had a smile that would brighten your day no matter what. He was a dear friend of my entire family and we all had a great appreciation for the many contributions and much support that Henry and his family gave to the entire Community. May God's love provide support to you and your family during this very sad occasion.
Larry Baird
December 25, 2009
Janice, I have known Henry all of my life and remember him as a great individual with too many wonderful characteristics and values to even try to mention them. He always had a smile to lighten your day and was a most cordial and friendly person. All of my family thought highly of his family and greatly appreciated the contributions of Henry and his family to the entire community.
December 24, 2009
Henry Edward, a friend forever and one I thought would be around til the end of time. He will surely be missed by many.
Since returning to Georgia a number of years ago I always looked forward annually to seeing Henry Edward at the Braselton High School reunions where he was always ready to see you with a a warm handshake and a big smile. Janice, my heart and thoughts go out to you and your family with your loss.
Your memories will sustain you.
With kindest thoughts,
Jackie Boggs Winn
December 24, 2009
Janice, I was so sorry to hear about Henry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls. Love, Becky Boyd Hollingsworth
December 23, 2009
Mrs. Sally Britt, Gainesville, GA
Louise McDonald
December 23, 2009
Janice I am So sorry to hear about Henry,He will be missed. he was a great person,I do regret I didn't get over to see him.I am very thankful to know such good people as you and Henry.
Karen Fon
December 23, 2009
Janice,
My heart is broken hearing this!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls! You have both meant so much to my family for so many years! He will be missed dearly by so many!!
MUCH LOVE,
Karen Fon
Leo Gorman
December 23, 2009
I met Henry in the summer of 1976 when I first visited Braselton. The following year, I married one of his cousins, Nancy Braselton. I valued his
friendship over more than 30 years and
especially appreciate that he and his wife Janice attended our wedding in 1977 in Washington, D.C., and attended our son, Leo Braselton Gorman's wedding in May of this year in Michigan. On that occasion, I took Henry to visit my alma mater, the University of Notre Dame, a place he had wanted to visit ever since his older brother, John Oliver Braselton, Jr., had trained there to become a Naval officer during World War II. Henry was a very special person.
Charlie Bryson
December 23, 2009
Janice,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during these days.
Donna Fullerton
December 23, 2009
Rest in peace.
Perry Family
December 23, 2009
My family and I were privileged to have met and gotten to know Mr. Henry. He always had a smile on his face and always made you feel welcome. He was one of the finest gentleman I've ever known. Our heart and prayers go out to all his family. May God bless you and comfort you during your time of mourning.
Robert Murphy, Jr.
December 23, 2009
My father, Bob Murphy, grew up in Hoschton, and he spoke often of playing with Henry when they were young boys. He was always proud of what the Braseltons had done for that area of the state and that community. The entire Braselton family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
December 22, 2009
My family knew and loved Henry all our lives. He was a genuine gentleman of the first order and did so much for his community as a public offcial and as a private citizen. Henry was a family man who dearly loved his wife Janice and their three lovely daughters. We went to school together at Braselton High School and worshiped together at Zion Baptist Church. After Graduation in 1951 I moved to Northern Virginia and entered public life in 1968 and served for 30 years in the Senate of Virginia. Henry was proud of my success and I was equally proud of his many years of service on the town council and as Mayor. We kept in touch and our school has held an annual reunion for many years now and Henry was always there to welcome us home. In time we may become accustomed to not having Henry among us but we shall never forget his good and cheerful way of life. Senator Charles L. Waddell (retired) Leesburg, Virginia
Little Davenport Funeral Home
December 23, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bill & Opal Strickland
December 22, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with you in your time of grief. It was good to become friends with you during the stay at the nursing home.
Bradley Abernathy
December 22, 2009
Henry was a great friend, we had many good times together. My thoughts go out to the family. J. Bradley Abernathy
December 22, 2009
I was so sad to hear of Mr. Henrys passing. I grew up in the town and he was always so nice to everyone, I never saw him that he didn't have a smile on his face. My prayers go out to his family..he will be missed.
-Elizabeth Martin Crane-Flowery Branch
Jeane & Jerome Parker
December 22, 2009
Jerome and I are sad to learn of Henry's death. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was an asset to the greater Hall County community.
Harris Blackwood
December 22, 2009
Henry Braselton was the quintessential Southern gentleman who loved his town, his state and his country.
We are better people because of people like him.
December 22, 2009
Henry was one of my best friends
and I mourn over his death. My
heart goes out to all his family.
Dorothy C. Willis
December 22, 2009
I am sad to hear of Henry's death.
He was the true southern gentleman
and his legacy will live on. My
prayers are with Janice and his
family.
Joseph E. Cheeley, Jr.
December 22, 2009
Henry was one of my best friends
and I mourn over his death. My
heart goes out to all his family.
December 22, 2009
Mr and Mrs Eddie Pierce-Gainesville Ga
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