Bertie L. Braxton

Bertie L. "Bert" Braxton of Sterling Heights on Thursday, June 6, 2019, Bertie "Bert" Braxton passed away at the age of 95, surrounded by family who loved him, recounting memories of a long life that was well lived. Bert was born on October 7, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up as child of the Great Depression and was later part of the Greatest Generation, serving his country in the Air Force during World War II. Bert started working at the age of twelve to help support his family and maintained a strong work ethic his entire life. He attended Lincoln High School, where he was a standout baseball and football player. Bert married the love of his life, Grace Klatt in 1948. They shared fifty-eight wonderful years together. He was well known as a magnificent singer, and enjoyed singing to his wife, or anyone that looked like they could use a nice song. Bert was also a talented harmonica player and sometime banjo player. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing, and actively played both into his 90's. He will most be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. The joy he gave in song will live on in all our hearts and memories. Bert was preceded in death by his loving wife, Grace L. Braxton (nee Klatt), mother Daisy Braxton (nee French), father, John Braxton, sister Lorena (Carl) Van Meter, brother, George (Gladys) Braxton, sister, Avis (Leo) Rivett, brother-in-law, Sheldon Bradley, and brother-in-law, Robert Ritzman. He is survived by his two children, Carter "Skip" (Jackie) Braxton and Annet (Robert) Jones. Grandfather of Matthew (Samantha) Jones, Jeffrey Jones, and Robert Braxton. Brother of Daisy Bradley, Nancy Ritzman, and John Braxton. Visitation at the Wm Sullivan & Son Funeral Home 8459 Hall Road (3 Blks E. of Van Dyke) Utica Sunday 3-9pm with a American Legion Service 7pm Funeral Service Monday 11am at the funeral home. Interment Cadillac Memorial Gardens East Cemetery Clinton Township, Michigan. Family request donations to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105 www.stjude.org/tribute. Please share a memory at www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com

Bertie L. Braxton

October 7, 1923 - June 6, 2019