- Date Of Birth: November 24, 1943
- Date Of Death: March 30, 2023
- State: Mississippi
Robert E. “Bobby” Braxton, Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at the age of 79.
Bobby was born on November 24, 1943, the son of Lee Franklin Braxton and Rosa Marie Hays Braxton. He was a lifelong resident of Valley Park, MS where he farmed for 57 years. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He never met a stranger and aways helped to a fault. He was very dedicated to his community and was responsible for getting the Valley Park water system started. He wanted everyone to know the Lord and was a member of Valley Park Baptist Church, where he lovingly and faithfully served in every way he could his entire life.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Mary Braxton; son, Robert Braxton, Jr. (Melinda); stepsons, John Christian (M.J.) and Stephen Christian (Becki); stepdaughters, Autumn Gray (Charlie) and April Harris (Bill); brothers, Jimmy Braxton (Jeane) and Lynn Braxton (Pat); sister, Hope Porter (Clifton); grandchildren, Jacob Braxton, Christian Harris, Josh Christian, Jordan Christian, Jacob Christian, Emma Bell, Opal Heintz, Zoe Christian and honorary grandchild Connor Gibson.
