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Edgar Warren Brasfield, 86, of Brandon, MS., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 29, 2013, at Trinity Mission. Born in Hollandale, Miss., to Charlie Leroy and Estelle (Carson) Brasfield, he lived most of his life in Vicksburg and Brandon.
He was proud to be a veteran having served at the end of World War II and in the Korean and Vietnam wars during his 20-year military career. He worked as an air traffic controller in the Army and then moved to a second career with the FAA Flight Service in Birmingham, AL and Jackson, MS.
Edgar was a Mason in the Masonic Lodge. In his spare time he was an avid Braves fan, enjoyed reading, gardening, woodworking, joke telling and spending time with his family.
Edgar was a passionate man who enjoyed his family. He was extremely loving and proud of his four children, John Brasfield and his wife, Theresa , of Arley, Ala., David Brasfield and his wife, Kathy, of Clay, Ala., Robert Brasfield and his wife, Jody, of Vicksburg, and Marcia Below of Gulf Shores, Ala. He also is mourned by his loving wife and best friend of 63 years, Jeanette (Baroudy) Brasfield, as well as his six loving grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday July 1, 2013, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Riles Funeral Home, 5000 Indiana Ave, Vicksburg, MS. 39180. The funeral will be held Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Vicksburg, MS. Memorial donations may be made in Edgar’s name to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 2709 S. Washington St,, Vicksburg, MS 39180, and Crosses Across America, 3300 Indiana Avenue, Suite C, Vicksburg, MS 39180.
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