Stan Braxton, MSgt, USAF (Retired), 51, of Fayetteville, N.C. passed away Dec. 16, 2011.
Mr. Braxton served his country & retired from the USAF after 22 years of service, 17 of which were with the 24th Special Tactics Squadron as a Combat Controller.
MSgt Braxton was a highly decorated combat veteran, his awards included 2 Bronze Stars 1 with valor and the Defense Meritorious Service medal with oak leaf cluster. He was very active in his community, his church and with the NESBA.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years Coke Braxton; son Eric Douglas Braxton; daughter Savannah Nichol Braxton; mother Shelby Travis; brothers Adam Braxton and Paul Braxton; and also nieces & nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thurs., Dec. 22, 2011 at Fayetteville First United Methodist Church with Reverend Mark Westmoreland officiating, the burial will be at Fayetteville City Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Wed. 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Denise Faustman, MD Researching a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes at faustmanlab.org.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Fayetteville Chapel www.mowellfuneralhome.com or (770) 461-7641 was in charge.
