Sunday, January 10, 2016 2:04 pm

Joseph "Jody" Thomas Braswell, 85, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. He was the son of the late Thomas Braswell and Nannie Strum Braswell. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, T.L. Braswell.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sylvia Crickmore Braswell and two sons, Joseph "Joey" and Reginald "Reggie" Braswell of the home; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 10, 2016 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Monday, January 11, 2016 at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with Rev. Carlisle Hall and Rev. Richard Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Castalia Baptist Church @ 9563 Main St, Castalia, NC 27816 or PruittHealth Hospice @ 301 S Church St #135, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Arrangements by Cornerstone Funeral Home.