Forrest Gene "Duke" Braselton

Having only known this great man for 6 years, he was a great joy
to see and visit with when he came by have his vehicles serviced.
He always wanted to know if there was any good gossip, he might
not have heard about. Our Deepest Sympathy to his family. A GREAT
ICON IS GONE.

MY SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE BRASELTON FAMILY.DUKE AND MARGARET WERE GOOD FRIENDS. HE WAS ALSO A GOOD ATTORNEY. I WILL MISS HIM AND HIS HUMOR AND SEEING HIM AT KROGER'S.

An icon who will truly be missed. We are praying for the family's strength. May God keep you all.

Ann Claire, Royce, and Cam: Deepest sympathy from the Goldsberrys. I have fond memories of spending time with your family over the years when we were very young. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Duke was an incredible man with a heart of gold. He always seemed to be there when you needed him most. I will miss him greatly. I was fortunate to get to visit with him a few months back. I am thankful for that. His daughter and I were great friends. Ann Claire you are in my prayers. God Bless, Deanna Bradley

Duke made his mark in this lifetime by being real and by serving God. His extraordinary sense of humor and personification of justice will live long in the hearts of his friends. I am priviledged to have been one of them.

Duke was such an inspiration to me and in my recovery. He will truly be missed-

Katrina Hennigan

Duke helped me turn my life around. God worked through him in a powerful way. Now I'm helping others break their bad habits too. His kind actions keep rippling out, and touching others lives.

Duke was an original and will be missed by many people. He leaves behind a colorful legacy that will be talked about for years.

As Crass as Duke could be, he was almost always the voice of reason among the Nacogdoches Lawyers. It was a pleasure to know him and I will miss him. There will never be another Duke.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Duke my entire life. He shares a special place in my family. Even played matchmaker at one of he and Margaret's famous Christmas parties in 1982 and it turned out to grant me with a new step-dad, sister, brother, uncle and grandmother. Thanks to Duke my family is larger today. May Margaret and Grandmother Doris guide you through heaven. You will be truly missed, but you have some good company up there!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

I have had the pleasure of knowing Duke my entire life. He shares a special place in my family. Even played matchmaker at one of he and Margret's famous Christmas parties in 1982 and it turned out to grant me with a new step-dad, sister, brother, uncle and grandmother. Thanks to Duke my family is larger today. May Marget and Grandmother Doris guide you through heaven. You will be truly missed, but you have some good company up there!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

The Tatum family have shared our memories of Duke. We are sorry for your loss. You live in a caring community.

Dear Braselton family members. Nacodoches will miss Duke, The Duke of Nacogodches. He was a good man and it was a prviledge to know him.

Cam I am so sorry to hear Dad Passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let me hear
from you. Joy Miller, 936-598-3076

Underneath the gruff, cigar-totin' exterior was a heart of gold and a soul committed to the underdog. Love ya' Duke -- you'll be sorely missed.

Dearest Braselton family I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Duke since the early 80's and he was a wonderful man. He always had something good to say if you were down he would make you laugh an bring you back up. He would always speak to you on the street at the grocery store where ever you might see him. He was a great lawyer and will be missed dearly. Our prayers go out to the family.
Sonya Carpenter-Hossley

Duke was an outstanding person, father, grandfather as well as a good lawyer I hear. 73 seems "too young" for him to leave his family and friends. He was a year ahead of us in NHS but we all knew and liked him. He will be missed.

Dottie Brandon Cottingham [a friend and classmate of Rochelle Burgess].

Dear Brazelton Family,

I am very sorry for your loss. Simone lost a larger than life grandfather. Ann claire we are here for you.
The Vaseys

Royce and Family, I am sorry for your loss. You all will be in our prayers.

I'm sorry for your loss. Duke was a great guy. Your family is in my prayers.

We went to NHS with Duke and eventhough he was two years ahead of us he was a part of the whole NHS group of '54, '55, 56, and '57. He was a completely unique individual and always had a smile for everyone. In later years this "people" person was always the same. He was a really a crazy guy but when it came to his profession he was "all lawyer". We thought he was a wonderful man. Shawna, Taylor Ann and Ashlyn and the rest of Duke's family will be in our prayers. God Bless You All.
Peggy Jane Barfield and John "JD" Cook
Nacogdoches, Texas

Duke was a hero to me. He helped save my life. I will see him in heaven someday soon. Much comfort to all his family. Paula Stephens, Dallas, Texas

Cameron and family my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Duke will be greatly missed.

Duke was a powerful advocate for those whose lives are burdened with alcoholism. His life of service and his bigger-than-life personality made him a true icon in Nacogdoches. He will be missed greatly.

Duke was indeed larger than life! He was loved and will be missed by many! R.I.P. Duke!

Duke was the person you always looked forward to running into because he could make you smile. . . or just plain laugh out loud. He will be sorely missed. Thank you for the smiles Duke. My prayers and sympathy go to the family at this time.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Duke many years ago as a police officer and him as a defense lawyer. We developed a unique friendship which lasted through my law enforcement career and on through my years in the legal field as an investigator. Duke was unique, to say the least, and was a great lawyer and an even greater friend. Rest in Peace Duke!!!!

Duke was a special individual and will be greatly missed.

Kay Frazer, Nacogdoches, Texas

I had the pleasure of knowing Duke for several years. He was a good person and I will truly miss him.

Duke was such a nice guy, always friendly and down to earth. He will be missed.