of Harrison, AR
October 11, 1930 - January 31, 2025
Samuel Rex Brazell passed from this life on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Hospice of the Hills. He was born in Harrison on October 11, 1930 to Samuel Green Brazell and Gertrude (Hardin) Brazell.
He was a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard for 38 years and was employed by them as an administrative and supply technician for 28 years. He served in Korea in 1951 and held the rank of Command Sergeant Major. He retired in 1985 to do what he always wanted to do, raise cattle on his farm in Harmon. He continued to do so until 2023. He was a faithful member of the Bellefonte Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Keith Montgomery; his parents; his brothers, Lee and Burl and his sisters, Martha and Isabelle.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Norma; his daughter, Sherril (Randy) Bowling of Greenbrier; his grandson, Derek (Krystal) Montgomery of Katy, Texas; his great-grandchildren, Grant, Jack, Brooke, Adisyn and Vivian; a niece and three nephews.
Visitation was held immediately before the service.
The funeral service was Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Bellefonte Church of Christ.
Pallbearers were James Brazell, Robert Holt, Jeremy Hill, Cody Crunkleton, Rick Crunkleton and Louis Melton.
Honorary pallbearers were Aaron Horis, Raymond Still and Dominic Fontana.
Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery with full Military Honors.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Hills, PO Box 1927, Harrison, AR 72602 or to the Southern Christian Children's Home at Morrilton.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18707413113.
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17 Condolence(s)
E Wayne Cone
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Rex, I salute you ! You were a fine man,good neighbor to everyone and fine soldier. My prayers go out to the family.
Russell Quattlebaum
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
The Quattlebaum family has so many good memories of Rex, Norma and the family. Rex was one of Dad’s dearest friends and fellow soldier. Mom sends her love and sympathy to the family. We are thankful to God for blessing our lives with Rex’s example of faith and service to God and others.
Greg carlton
Monday, February 3, 2025
No better man has walked this earth except Jesus Christ.
Debbie Pangle Klesack
Monday, February 3, 2025
My heart goes out to you and Sherril! You have been in my prayers! May God give you strength!
The Brazell's were a part of my life growing up. I will never forget the good times our families had together! Rex was an outstanding Christian as well! Prayers will continue for you and family and friends.
Matt and Rachel Sprenger
Monday, February 3, 2025
Mrs. Brazell,
You are Rex are the best neighbors anyone could ever ask for. We are praying for you and your family during your time of loss.
Jerry and Janis Robbins
Monday, February 3, 2025
Mrs. Norma, Sherill & families, we are saddened for your loss, but rejoicing knowing that he is no longer in pain and admiring all the beauties of Heaven. Thankful you have beautiful weather for his services. You had many wonderful years together and you will be reunited one day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gerald & Karen Pederson
Monday, February 3, 2025
CSM Rex Brazell was a great example of what a soldier stands for, it was an honor to have served with CSM Brazell for 12 years in the Arkansas Amy National Guard. Norma , Karen and I want you to know we will deeply miss Rex. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Gerald & Karen
Donna S Smith
Sunday, February 2, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
With love,
Donna
Tom and Becky Brisco
Sunday, February 2, 2025
We loved him very much. We are going to miss him so much, but we will see him again. He was kind,funny,a gentleman, in every way,and a perfect example of a Christian. I have alot of good memories of the times we spent on horseback. We love you,Norma. Tom and Becky
Karen Maloy & Michael Gentry
Sunday, February 2, 2025
With the loss of Barbie family & friends are reminded of all the good times. If you were a friend mind of Barbie you enjoyed the oh-so-many good times.
Cecil Jordan
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Prays go out to the family of the best CMS in the military with the utmost respect. CSM. Alva C Jordan
Ronnie Ruff
Sunday, February 2, 2025
A great man and a great example for all of us to follow. He will be missed.
Nancy Loveland
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Rex was a wonderful man and a great example. I know he is in heaven now with Jesus.
My prayers are with Norma and Derek and all the family.
Ted and Barbara Knight
Saturday, February 1, 2025
We loved Rex so very much. Our love and prayers go to all the family.
Ronna {McDonald] Gilliam
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Norma, so sorry to hear about Rex, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick and Ronna
Allen and Teresa Barrett
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Rex was the most “Christlike” man we have ever known. His laugh was intoxicating and he could enhance the singing at church of every hymn. All these and much more will be sadly missed and remembered. We will be left with sorry of his departure but he has earned “Glory”. He worked to achieve his reward. We will strive to follow his example so we can one day see him again.
Sue and Alfred Simmons
Saturday, February 1, 2025
We’re so sorry for your loss of Rex, may peace and comfort be with you all.