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JAMES "BILLY" BRAMBLE
On Friday, September 14, 2012 Billy passed away peacefully at home with his family. The only son of Rena West and Grover Cleveland Bramble, he was born on January 8, 1926 in Atkinson, NC. Billy is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Melva Bramble Chase.
Billy was a lifelong member of Caswell Presbyterian Church of Atkinson and served as Elder, Superintendent and a Sunday School Teacher. He was a 32nd degree Mason at the 612 A. F. and A. M. Mason of Atkinson. He served in the Army and was stationed in Japan. Billy was an active member at the Woodmen of the World Lodge 244 for over fifty years.
Billy leaves behind his beloved wife of 59 years, Lucille Squires Bramble and four children; James Michael Bramble and wife Ann of New Bern; Cynthia Bramble Carlton and husband Gene of Warsaw; William Gary Bramble and wife Gail of Oak Island and Victoria Bramble Bergstedt and husband Bob of Winterville. He has nine grandchildren and one great grandchild and his sister Alice Bramble Henry of Burgaw.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Caswell Presbyterian Church of Atkinson. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 pm. Burial will follow in Squires Cemetery in Kelly.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice or the Church of one's choice. The family thanks Lower Cape Fear Hospice for their wonderful care of Billy during his illness.
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Sherri Wall Alexander
September 24, 2012
Caswell Presbyterian will never be the same without Billy to hug me and tell me how much I look like my Mama. Love you all and thinking of you during this sad time. Sherri Wall Alexander
Virginia Hawes Gallien
September 17, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Bramble's death. I know he will be missed. I certianly remember him from church.
Jenny Smith
September 17, 2012
Lucille, I'm so sorry. Having just gone thru this, I know what is ahead. God heals a broken heart with time.
dorothy robinson
September 17, 2012
to the bramble family my deepest prayers
Vickie Kelly Savage
September 16, 2012
Memories of good times with Mr. Billy always make me smile. My thoughts are prayers are with the whole family that Billy and Lucille always made me feel a part of! Love you.
Billy and Barbara O Jones
September 16, 2012
Cindi and family
We were so sorry to here about Mr. Billy. You and Your family are in our thoughts and prayers today and the weeks a head. Just know that we are here for you if you need anything. With Love and Sympathy.
Edna West
September 16, 2012
Lucille & Children: Sorry to hear about Bill....He was a very special person to me and to Joe.
Love, Edna West
IDA LEE
September 16, 2012
YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS,
September 16, 2012
Our deepest sympathy goes out to The Bramble Family.
Jack,Pat,Shanna,and Mandra
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