Braxton S. Slappey, Jr.

Braxton S. Slappey, Jr., 76, of Normal, passed away at 7:34 am., Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home.

His memorial service will be held at Noon, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church, Normal with Rev. Al McLaughlin officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to Noon, Saturday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Ministry and More or OSF Hospice.

Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements.

Braxton was born September 21, 1942 in Jacksonville, FL, the son of Braxton S. and Virginia Louise Lively Slappey, Sr. He married Wanda E. Amy on July 27, 1968 in Jacksonville, FL. She survives.

He is also survived by two daughters, Amy (John) Denham of Normal and Holly (Chad) Allison of Downers Grove; two grandchildren, Laney and Max Allison; a sister, Margaret Lantz of Walled Lake, MI, a step-sister, Joan McIntyre of Macclenny, FL, a step-brother, John Adams of Jacksonville, FL; a cousin, Susan (Raymond) Williams; numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother, Dorothy Slappey and a step-brother James Adams.

Braxton served in the US Air Force and graduated with a degree in Economics from Jacksonville University in 1968. He worked for State Farm Insurance Co's for over thirty-five years and received a CPCU designation in 1975.

Braxton was a ham radio operator and a member of the Central Illinois Radio Club. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Normal and the Hof Reunion Association. He also served on the Hudson Volunteer Fire Department for many years.