Jerry Wayne Braswell Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 13, 2025, at the age of 79, Jerry Wayne Braswell of Granite City, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Jerry Wayne farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Jerry Wayne is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his mother Hildred "Doodle"; his sister Karen Krebeck; and his grandson Matthew W. Braswell. He is survived by: his father Virgil; his wife Linda Braswell of Granite City, IL; his children, Bruce Braswell of St. Louis, MO, Scott Braswell of Granite City, IL and Cara Stallard (Brett) of Millstadt, IL; and his stepchildren, Rob Storey (Angie) of Granite City, IL, Randy Storey of Livingston, IL and Lisa Reinhardt (Joe) of Alhambra, IL. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, extended family and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Cancer Research in honor of his sister, Karen. Keep Jerry's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
