Julian Brown Braudaway Sr., 80, died on August 29, 2025. He was born on January 6, 1945, to James Edgar Braudaway and Gladys Bernstein Lomax in Florence, Alabama.
Mr. Braudaway’s military service began when he entered the Army before transferring to the Navy. His time aboard the U.S.S. Kearsarge in Unit CVS-33 was marked by his crucial role in placing blocks under the wheels of landing jets on the flight deck.
He was a dedicated truck driver for many years, and was known for his approachable and friendly demeanor. He married his high school sweetheart Oma “Lee” who died in 2013.
He loved spending time with his family playing card games, dominos and chess. He enjoyed sharing his love of music, especially Elvis and Steve Earle, with his family and friends. He was also a Dallas Cowboys fan.
He loved Harley Davidsons, eating hamburgers and sipping coffee, taking naps with his cats or enjoying one of his all-time favorite meals, a hot or cold bologna sandwich with a glass of milk.
He took immense pride in his children. His proudest accomplishments revolved around his family.
He is survived by his children, Julian Brown Braudaway Jr., and Christian Leigh Wallace and husband Joshua Lee Wallace; and brother, Travis Edgar Braudaway.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edgar Braudaway and Gladys Bernstein Lomax; siblings, Gladys June Spivey, Charles Edward Braudaway, James Harold Braudaway and David Elmer Braudaway.