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In loving memory

Visitation
6:00pm, Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Mullican-Little Funeral Home, Bells, Texas

Funeral Services
1:00pm, Thursday, July 27, 2023
Kentuckytown Baptist Church, Whitewright, Texas

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Carl Whitt Braswell

Carl Whitt Braswell

September 17, 1935 - July 19, 2023

Carl Whitt Braswell, of Whitewright, Texas, passed away on July 19, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on September 17, 1935 to John and Beulah Braswell. Carl was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who married the love of his life, Patsy Ann McCullough, on September 28, 1973.

Carl was a well known horseman and farrier who was employed by Dick Walker for 12 years as a horse trainer. Before and during his employment with Mr. Walker he participated in horse shows and rodeos, something he continued for many years afterwards. He was also employed by the United States Postal Service for 28 years as a rural mail carrier retiring in 1997. Carl will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Braswell; son, Stephen Braswell and wife Karen of Howe, Texas and son-in-law, Steve Shelby and wife Denise of Rockport, Texas; five grandchildren, Scott Shelby, Danielle Frantz, Casey Shelby and wife Kristy, Carlee Hansen and husband Duncan, and Zachariah Braswell; and two great-grandchildren, Melanie Beal and Jrake Shelby.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Carla Shelby; brothers, Marvin Braswell, Odell Braswell; and sisters, Lottie Wilson, Ireba Hartsell and Alta Worley.

The family will receive friends during a visitation at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Mullican-Little Funeral Home, Bells, Texas. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Kentuckytown Baptist Church, burial will follow at Cherry Mound Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Wilson, Michael Lankford, Scott Shelby, Casey Shelby, Carlee Hansen, and Zachariah Braswell. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ricky Shelly and Danielle Frantz.

There will be a meal for the family preceding the service at Kentuckytown Baptist Church at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2023. The family has requested any food donations be delivered to the church instead of the home.

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  1. Connie Fontaine
    Connie Fontaine on July 21, 2023 at 4:09 PM

    He love to sing he lead the song service on Wednesday nights for many years!!!

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    • Jack Rogers
      Jack Rogers on July 21, 2023 at 7:31 PM

      Carl will be missed by many friends of which I was one. He was a fine man and loved by many.

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  2. Kary McDonough
    Kary McDonough on July 21, 2023 at 7:05 PM

    So sorry for your loss. Sending out love to the Braswell family.

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    • Janet John
      Janet John on July 25, 2023 at 7:46 AM

      My late husband, Conner John, thought very highly of Carl. They spent many hours sharing their love of horses. My sympathies are with your family.

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  3. Linda Worley
    Linda Worley on July 21, 2023 at 7:18 PM

    Such a wonderful Uncle to us, funny and always had jokes and a smile on his face. Loved him and his adoring wife, Patsy. Forever in our hearts until we meet again

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  4. Bobby McCullough
    Bobby McCullough on July 21, 2023 at 9:55 PM

    R.I.P. uncle Carl you are missed Heaven has received a good man until we meet again!

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  5. Jennifer Snow Aguirre
    Jennifer Snow Aguirre on July 21, 2023 at 11:27 PM

    Patsy I am so very sorry for your loss. Carl was a wonderful man, funny and down to earth. I enjoyed working with him at the Post Office. He trained me on the route when I first started and he shared many funny stories, some you just couldn’t make up! I know you will miss him dearly, you and all your family are in my prayers.

    Much Love,
    Jennifer Snow Aguirre

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  6. Karen Anderson
    Karen Anderson on July 22, 2023 at 12:24 PM

    What a awesome man that I have known in the horse world, and as wonderful Dad to Stephen and Carla growing up. A great Christian man with lots of character. He will be missed. Prayers for the family. Love y’all!!!

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  7. June & Bob Purdom
    June & Bob Purdom on July 23, 2023 at 9:12 AM

    Bob & I extend our Sympathies! When I. Hear Carl Braswell’s Name a I think of. Very Friendly, Christian Man, and a True Cowboy! I never heard anyone say They didn’t have high respect for Carl. He and Patsy were a good Model Couple in every way. And Steven, What a Good Son you have been. Carl say Hi to Carla from all of Us that loved Her dearly!

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  8. Mary Ann Starnes
    Mary Ann Starnes on July 24, 2023 at 5:33 PM

    Patsy, Stephen, & family- Prayers for y’all in the coming weeks & months. Carl was such a sweet & wonderful man. He will certainly be missed around town. I last saw Carl in the post office, we seemed to always be there around the same time. His love for horses, always reminded me of my daddy. Good ole cowboys are becoming fewer over time.

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  9. Dee Gracia
    Dee Gracia on July 24, 2023 at 8:59 PM

    Steve, our deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family at this time.

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