Virgil William Brazelton
1928 - 2022 (94 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Virgil William Brazelton was born on 28 Feb 1928 in Brocton, Edgar County, Illinois (son of Everett Michael Brazelton and Alta Grace Kelso); died on 29 Jun 2022 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. Notes:
Son of Everett "Mike" Brazelton & Grace Kelso
Virgil W. 'Bill' Brazelton, 94, of Chrisman, passed away, June 29, 2022. Born on February 28, 1928 in Brocton, Illinois, he was the son of Grace and Mike Brazelton. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Crum of Brocton, IL, on June 1, 1947, at the Brocton Christian Church.
He is survived by three children; also six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Bill has one surviving sibling living in Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 72 years, and two brothers, Elmer & Everett.
Bill attended a one-room schoolhouse east of Brocton, IL, graduating from Brocton High School. He and Joan were very active in their local church. In his early years, Bill was employed as a farmer; he retired from Lebanon Chemical Company in Danville, IL. Bill was a big Illini fan, enjoying basketball and football the most; he loved playing cards and loved winning even more. He will be remembered for his smiles, good humor, and the happy days.
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Virgil W. 'Bill' Brazelton, 94, of Chrisman, passed away at 12:39pm, Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at home. He was born on February 28, 1928, to Grace and Mike Brazelton in Brocton, IL. He married his high school sweetheart, Joan Crum of Brocton, IL, on June 1, 1947, at the Brocton Christian Church.
He is survived by their three children, Rosemary Northrup of Savoy, Dan (Jane) Brazelton of Ohio, and Ivan (Jane) Brazelton of Chrisman. They have six grandchildren located in Minnesota, Ohio, and Illinois; and four great grandchildren. Bill has one surviving sibling, Charles (Jan) Brazelton of Florida. He also leaves behind his home care giver and good friend for over 8 years, Cindy Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 72 years, and two brothers, Elmer & Everett.
Dad attended a one-room schoolhouse east of Brocton, IL and graduated from Brocton High School. He and Joan were very active in their Church. He retired from Lebanon Chemical Company in Danville, IL. Dad is now back home with Mom keeping watch over the family. Dad was a big Illini fan and enjoyed basketball and football the most. Dad loved playing cards and loved winning even more. His loved ones miss him a lot but remember his smiles, good humor, and the happy days.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Franklin Cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/101565971/virgil-william-brazeltonVirgil married Joan Louise Crum on 1 Jun 1947. Joan was born on 31 Jul 1928 in Illinois; died on 13 Feb 2020 in Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Everett Michael Brazelton was born on 23 Apr 1900 in Laurel, Whatcom County, Washington (son of William Everett Brazelton and Grace Robour); died on 6 Oct 1994 in Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1930, Newman, Douglas County, Illinois
- Census: 1940, Shiloh, Edgar County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145206673/everett-m_-brazeltonEverett married Alta Grace Kelso on 7 Jun 1924. Alta (daughter of Dennis Kelso and Maude Smith) was born on 17 Sep 1905 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 20 Jan 1990 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Alta Grace Kelso was born on 17 Sep 1905 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois (daughter of Dennis Kelso and Maude Smith); died on 20 Jan 1990 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois. Notes:
John and Irene Hanks attended the funeral of Mrs. Grace Brazelton of Chrisman Tuesday.
Southern Champaign County Today, Villa Grove, Illinois. Wednesday, 31 January 1990.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/145206655/grace-a_-brazeltonChildren:
- Everett Thomas Brazelton was born on 26 Mar 1926 in Illinois; died on 16 Nov 2009; was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brook Park, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- 1. Virgil William Brazelton was born on 28 Feb 1928 in Brocton, Edgar County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 2022 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Franklin Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.
- Elmer Arnold Brazelton was born on 25 Jan 1930 in Allerton, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 6 Nov 2003 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
Generation: 3
4. William Everett Brazelton was born on 22 Jun 1878 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 10 Aug 1945 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried in Hillside Memorial Park, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Married second to Hanna E. Meredith
W.E. Brazelton Dies En Route To Hospital
A stationary fireman at the Akron Children's home for a decade, William E. Brazelton, 68, of 1068 Seventh av., died today after an illness of six months.
Mr. Brazelton died en route to City hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home.
He had recently worked as a stationary fireman at the Herman machine & Tool Co. in Tallmadge. During most of his 18 years in Akron, Mr. Brazelton had been employed at the Children's home. He was a native of Georgetown, Ill.
He leaves his widow, Hanna; three sons, Michael of Brockton, Ill, Irvin of Detroit, Mich., and Cecil of Windham; five daughters, Marjorie and Audrey, at home, Mrs. Lucy Stover of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Violet Boyer and Mrs. Eva Bond, all of Akron; three brothers, James of Goldendale, Wash., Andrew and Clarence, both of Detroit, Mich.; 20 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are being made by the Eckard funeral home.
The Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, Ohio. Friday, 10 August 1945.
Name:
son of Isaac Newton Brazelton and Nancy Yoho
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125073673/william-everett-brazeltonWilliam married Grace Robour. Grace was born on 31 Oct 1881 in Illinois; died on 19 May 1910; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Grace Robour was born on 31 Oct 1881 in Illinois; died on 19 May 1910; was buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39066936/grace-e_-brazeltonChildren:
- 2. Everett Michael Brazelton was born on 23 Apr 1900 in Laurel, Whatcom County, Washington; died on 6 Oct 1994 in Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
6. Dennis Kelso was born in Oct 1872 in Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1900, Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Hensley, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1920, Green Mountain Falls, El Paso County, Colorado
- Census: 1940, Tolono, Champaign County, Illinois
Notes:
Mrs. Lizzle Kelso, a fair divorcee of Homer, winsome and 37, was married to Dennis Kelso, a farmer of Vance township, Vermilion county, one year her junior, at 9 o’clock this morning. The ceremony was performed by Justice T.W. McHugh at his residence, after the bride had certified to the county clerk that she was divorced from John Whitesell on January 7, 1908, in the Champaign county circuit court, and that her former husband was at fault. Witnesses to the ceremony were Mary and Winfield Smith of Homer.
Urbana Courier-Herald, Urbana, Illinois. Wednesday, 8 September 1909.
Dennis married Maude Smith in 1897. Maude (daughter of John Wesley Smith and Mary Anne Clingingsmith) was born on 10 Oct 1874 in Illinois; died on 27 Jan 1908; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Maude Smith was born on 10 Oct 1874 in Illinois (daughter of John Wesley Smith and Mary Anne Clingingsmith); died on 27 Jan 1908; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732683/maud-m_-kelsoChildren:
- John Alvin Smith Kelso was born in Jul 1899 in Illinois; died on 20 Aug 1917 in Tolono, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- Daisy Kelso was born on 13 Feb 1903 in Illinois; died on 30 Dec 1993 in Brevard County, Florida; was buried in Florida Memorial Gardens, Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida.
- 3. Alta Grace Kelso was born on 17 Sep 1905 in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois; died on 20 Jan 1990 in Chrisman, Edgar County, Illinois; was buried in Young America Cemetery, Hume, Edgar County, Illinois.
Generation: 4
14. John Wesley Smith was born on 10 Dec 1816 in Pennsylvania; died on 1 Dec 1909 in Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Other Events:
- Census: 1870, Dimmick Township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Census: 1880, Raymond, Champaign County, Illinois
- Census: 1900, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732716/john-w_-smithJohn married Mary Anne Clingingsmith. Mary was born on 7 Apr 1832 in Pennsylvania; died on 23 Dec 1900 in Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Mary Anne Clingingsmith was born on 7 Apr 1832 in Pennsylvania; died on 23 Dec 1900 in Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois. Notes:
MHR note: Nancy Clingingsmith was of German descent and spoke German. They came to Illinois from Pennsylvania in 1868. She was a Lutheran.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52732725/mary-a_-smithChildren:
- Thomas Laben Smith was born on 26 Jun 1864 in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Jun 1934 in Homer, Champaign County, Illinois; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.
- 7. Maude Smith was born on 10 Oct 1874 in Illinois; died on 27 Jan 1908; was buried in Davis Cemetery, Fairmount, Vermilion County, Illinois.