Lee E. Brazell

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Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
6 to 8 PM
Service Schedule
Chapel
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
10 AM
Cemetery
Maplewood Cemetery
Maplewood Road
Harrison, AR  72601
Memorial Contributions
First Baptist Church
825 N. Spring Street
1400 S. Pine Street
Harrison, AR  72601


Hospice of the Hills
825 N. Spring Street
PO Box 1927
Harrison, AR  72601
Lee E. BrazellI am a Veteran.

of Harrison, AR

December 5, 1916 - November 2, 2013

Lee E. Brazell, age 96, of Harrison, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2013, at his home. Lee was born in Harrison, December 5, 1916, the son of Samuel and Gertrude (Harden) Brazell and remained a life-long resident of Harrison.

Lee was a member of the First Baptist Church of Harrison. He served in World War II, the Korean War and served many years in the Arkansas National Guard and retired as Lt. Col. On October 12, 1941, he married Faye Marie Sharp in Lawton, OK. On August 3, 1981, he married Jean Marie Eoff of Clinton. Lee founded Brazell Oil Company of Harrison, AR, in 1954. His favorite thing was spending time on the farm. He loved visits from his family, especially those from his great-great-grandchildren.

Lee was preceded in death by his parents; his wives; his sisters, Martha Lindsey and Isabelle Brazell; and his granddaughter, Shelly Brazell Mullins.

Survivors include; son Ronald L. Brazell of Little Rock, AR, son James D and wife Wilma Brazell of Harrison; step-son Bill and wife Merle Eoff of Clinton, AR, step-son Dan and wife Peggy Eoff of Clinton, step-son Jim and wife Patty Eoff of Clinton; step-daughter Jan Henderson of Clinton; brother, David ''Burl'' and wife Mildred Brazell of Phoenix, AZ, brother Samuel ''Rex'' and wife Norma Brazell of Harrison; 15 grandchildren, four who are local, Brad Brazell, Ron Brazell, Debbie Crunkleton and Annie Lea; numerous great-grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Visitation was Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at the funeral home.

Services were Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home. with Bro. Carl Garvin and Bro Rick Posey officiating.

Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ron Brazell, Brad Brazell, Rick Crunkleton, Dennis Lea, Dusty Hardcastle, and Cody Crunkleton.

Honorary pallbearers were Chance Ricketts, Carson Ricketts, Emily Crunkleton, Lacy Hardcastle, Kara Mullins, Amber Bench, Bryan Bench, Mike Mullins, Hunter Brazell, Brittany Brazell, Julia Brazell and Jessica Brazell. Special caregiver Patsy Henderson and Atlis Staff.


Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Harrison, AR or Hospice of the Hills of Harrison.





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Ron Allen
Springdale, AR
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Friday, November 8, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with the family. Lee was my first Battalion Commander, 1957 -59. then 1962 -69. I will always have wonderful memories of him.

MSG Ronald Allen, Ret.

Keith & Virginia Smalley
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know it is hard to give up a family member. God bless you.

Blaine Richardson
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Jim my prayers are for you & your family. Your father was a good man & I'm proud to have been acquainted with him & to have done business with him. He will be missed.

Sincerely,
Blaine Richardson & Family

Mike McCoy
Harrison, AR
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Tuesday, November 5, 2013

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Lisa & Marvin Holt
Harrison, AR
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Monday, November 4, 2013

Jim, Rex and all the family... our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Jim, I still tease Marvin saying I knew y'all before I knew him. Always loved taking gas orders from you and your dad. Call if we can do anything! Love you all, Lisa, Marvin, Matt & Michael HOLT