William Weldon Braswell

William Weldon Braswell, 90, loving husband, father and friend, ascended to his heavenly reward Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 6, 1934, in Union County, NC to the late Solon and Lorena Braswell.

Weldon was predeceased by his loving wife of more than 65 years, Jane Morgan Braswell. They had a beautiful marriage and relationship based on their love for God and each other and were faithful and lifelong members of Mill Creek Baptist Church where Weldon served as a deacon. Weldon loved the Lord and tried to live his life according to God’s Word.

Weldon was also predeceased by his oldest son, Jeffrey Braswell; his brother, Wilson Braswell; and sisters, Marie Price, Clota Wilson and Clarene Witmeyer.

Weldon was a dairy farmer in Union County, NC his entire life working alongside his brother, Elton Braswell, and his son, Gary Braswell. They raised and milked Guernsey cows and farmed the land there growing corn, soybeans and wheat. He loved seeing his crops grow and God’s creations. He spent many long hours milking cows and in the fields but was proud of and loved being a farmer.

Weldon was also a Veteran serving his country in the United States Army from 1958-1959. Additionally, Weldon served on the Board of Directors of Piedmont Farm Credit for more than 30 years.

A service to celebrate Weldon’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Mill Creek Baptist Church, 5417 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe, NC, with burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-1:45 p.m. in the church.

He is survived by his son, Gary Braswell, of Monroe, NC; daughter, Suzanne Warfield, and her husband, Andrew, of Lakewood Ranch, Florida; granddaughters, Erika Michael, and her husband, Evan, of Wake Forest, NC, and Lauren Helmers of New York, NY; brother, Elton Braswell; sister-in-law, Helen Morgan, and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mill Creek Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112 is honored to be entrusted to care for the Braswell Family.