Photo courtesy of Sheldon T. Banks Funeral Chapel
Flint, Michigan
BRAXTON, Mr. Rondale "Rowdy"-age 43, of Flint, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. Funeral services will be held 11:00am Saturday August 25, 2018 with a 10:00am family hour at House of Prayer Missionary Church 1851 W. Carpenter Rd., Flint, MI 48505. Pastor Kenneth Stewart officiating. Calling hours will be 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 24, 2018 at Sheldon T. Banks Funeral Chapel 3021 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, MI 48507.
Mr. Rondale Jerome Braxton was born August 6, 1975 in Detroit, MI the son of Donna Stephanie Brown and Jerry J. Farley. "Rowdy" was raised in Detroit, MI and graduated from Starr Commonwealth Boys School. He moved to Flint the summer of "1993" at the age of 18, where he worked temporary jobs and for Ryder Trucks. In 1996, he said that he wanted to live here in Flint and this is where he stayed. "Rowdy" enjoyed making people laugh and was the life of the party. He was outgoing, caring and just a crazy person. He always had something off the wall to say from the whistle to the quarters in his ears, one hand push-ups, making his belly roll and just to walk up and say Uuuhuuuuuhh!!! to putting the city on lock with do the "Whoadie" to everyones favorite line 'Put your seat belt on."
Mr. Rondale Braxton leaves to cherish his memory: mother, Donna Stephanie Brown; brother, Deonte Brown; sisters, Cassandra Lee Braxton and Saquetlia Brown; nephews, Donell Braxton and Dequan Braxton; nieces, Angel Brown, Jamyya Brown, Jasmine Cruz, Cassandra Smith, Leilani Kidd and Olivia Brown; aunts, Darlene Braxton, Willie Farley and Henrietta Harris; numerous cousins including special cousins, D'Mari Braxton and D'Wan Braxton; Godsister, Latrice Lockett; a host of other relatives and friends including Jackson Ave.
Mr. Rondale Jerome Braxton was preceded in death by: father, Jerry Jerome Farley; sisters, Tiwanna Braxton and Dominique Braxton; grandmother, Parlee G. Braxton.
The family would like to express special thanks to Sheldon T. Banks Funeral Chapel, House of Prayer Missionary Baptist Church and to the love of his life Ebony Blake (baby momma.)
Donations will be accepted at Sheldon T. Banks Funeral Chapel, 3021 S. Dort Hwy., Flint, MI 48507. Monday-Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm.
You touched a lot of people. You were an angel sent from above. May you continue to watch over your Michigan family.
J Odom
August 25, 2018 | Flint, MI | Acquaintance
RIH Rowdy you will be missed by many. Heaven has truely gained an angel. Flint will not be the same without you. We will miss you and will remember to PUT OUR SEAT BELTS ON(as best said by you)....Watch over us from above........
Michelle Hoskin
August 25, 2018 | Detroit/Flint, MI | Friend
Rest Peacefully my friend. Your spirit was one of a kind. Your memory will always live on. You've done what God put you here to do and that was to touch and bring people together. This goes to show people that you can never judge a book by it's COVER. I pray that you soul was right with God because you were such a BEAUTIFUL PERSON.
Rest well love. Sending love, hugs and prayers to his loved ones!!
Amen
LaDari Stewart
August 25, 2018 | Flint, MI | Friend
I'm going to miss you jumping out in front of my car dancing...I looked for you so I could laugh at that stomach rolling!... We love you whoadie!
Teresa Copeny
August 25, 2018 | Flint/ Inkster, MI | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kizzy Moore
August 25, 2018 | Flint, MI | Brother
Rih you was always a funny caring person and someone that will always live on in the memories of those who have met you
Mark Anthony
August 24, 2018 | Flint, MI | Acquaintance
fly high with the Angels my friend...
Michael Griffin
August 24, 2018 | Flint, MI | Friend
He Will Said be missed. Love cabbage patch (Yvonne Whittington)
Yvonne Whittington
August 24, 2018 | Flint, MI | Acquaintance
RiH im happy I had chance to meet you and u putting many smiles on my face when I felt down
Chynia Melton
August 24, 2018 | Flint, MI | Acquaintance