Daniel Luther Braswell, Sr., 90 of Robbinsville, N.C., passed away into eternal life with his Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at the Elizabeth House Hospice Center in Flat Rock, N.C.
Dan was born on Sept. 13, 1929, in Robbinsville, N.C. He was the eldest son of Linville Braswell (deceased) and Hettie Anderson Braswell Williams (deceased).
Dan grew up in the Great Depression era and its aftermath, along with his two full brothers, David Christopher Braswell, of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; Shirey (Mike) Braswell, of Dayton, Ohio; two half-brothers, Jackie Williams and Doug Williams (deceased) of Robbinsville, N.C.; and one sister, Helen Jenkins, of Clinton, Tenn.
Dan is survived by his children: daughter, Cheri Rose Braswell of Lillington, N.C; three sons, Linville L. Braswell of Bowling Green, Ky.; Daniel L. Braswell, Jr. of Fayetteville, N.C.; and Robert C. Braswell, of Fayetteville, N.C.
Dan loved his four grandsons, Eric and Michael Braswell and Johnathon and Joseph Gray. He adored his five great-grandchildren, Thomas, Riley, Liam, Alvin and Presley.
The family would like to express their gratitude for all the prayers for Dan. They also want to thank the staff, nurses and doctors at the Elizabeth House Hospice Center in Flat Rock, N.C., for their excellent care during his final days.
A memorial service will be held at the Yellow Creek Baptist Church, Robbinsville, N.C., on Saturday, March 7, 2020, beginning at 2 p.m. The service will be officiated by the Rev. Max Turpin.
All friends and family are invited to attend our family’s celebration of life for our beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Daniel Luther Braswell.
Ivie Funeral Home is overseeing all arrangements.
An online guest register is available at iviefuneralhome.com.