Billy Braswell, age 83 of Dowelltown, passed away Monday morning, April 8, 2019 at NHC HealthCare in Smithville.  He was retired from Ross Gear and a member of the Dowelltown United Methodist Church.

He was born June 8, 1935 to the late L.D. Braswell and Jennie Lee Braswell Tubb.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Steve Braswell.  

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Retha Nell Braswell of Dowelltown; four daughters, Susan Braswell of Smithville, Becky Thomas (Sam Parker) of the Johnson's Chapel Community, Jo Ann (Tim) Davis of Liberty and Janie (Mark) England of Smithville; nine grandchildren, Patrick Woodside, Holly Woodside, Quastaia Braswell, Aaron Braswell, Brandon Davis, Ethan Davis, Katy England, Eli England, Sarah Parker; six great-grandchildren, Patrick Woodside, Kaylee Braswell, Colby Braswell, Nolan Davis, Isaiah Smith and Ianna Smith; one sister, Naomi Miller of Dowelltown and one brother, Donnie (Wanda) Braswell of Dowelltown.  

Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Sam Ordung and Michael Hale officiating and burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery.  

Pallbearers included Eli England, Mark England, Ethan Davis, Tim Davis, Aaron Braswell, and Sam Parker.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.