Jimmy Risdon “Joe” Braxton, 71, of Bellwood, AL, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at his residence.
Joe was born October 22, 1948. He was from Jackson County, FL. Self-employed at AA Top Shop. He is a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi. He is a beloved father, son, brother, and papa. He enjoyed sports, friends, cracking jokes, and above all else, family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Willie Donovan; father, Harvey Ray Braxton; step dad, Dennis Donovan; grandmother, Cora King; sisters, Dorothy Raines and Theresa Braxton; three brothers, Byron Braxton, Dwight Braxton, and J.L. Braxton.
Joe is survived by his wife, Dorothy Wamble Braxton; four sons, Jamie Braxton, Jerun Braxton, Stanley Griswold, and Doyle Jeoffroy; four daughters, Melissa Braxton Dews, April Tiller, Angela Winn, and Tina Bergeron; three brothers, William Braxton, Neal Braxton, and Mike Braxton; two sisters, Ann Braxton Knowlton, and Nancy Braxton Webb; and 11 grandchildren.
Special thanks to his grandson, Brennan Tiller and Daysprings Hospice.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2019 at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel with Anthony Braxton and Brian Braxton officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
