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Wilburn Chester "WC" Braswell, Jr. age 83 of Smithville passed away Tuesday April 14, 2026, at NHC of Smithville. He was born November 24, 1942, to his parents the late, Wilburn Chester and Frances Ruth Ferrell Braswell, Sr. Mr. Braswell attended Smithville First Baptist Church and was a schoolteacher for many years. He is survived by three children, John (Leigh Ann) Braswell, Holly (Phillip) Hendrix, and Heath Braswell; grandchildren, Victoria Cantrell, Holden Hendrix, Jakeb Braswell, Grayson Hendrix, Emmaline Hendrix and Cole Braswell; longtime friend, Betty Lattimore. Family and friends will meet for a Graveside Service and interment 11 AM Saturday April 18, 2026, at DeKalb Memorial Gardens with Bro. Mac White officiating. Visitation will be Friday 3 PM until 7 PM, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. The family ask that donations may be made to Smithville First Baptist Church in memory of Mr. Braswell. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Braswell family.
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