Velton Eugene Brazell, 90, of Fort Worth, formerly of Granbury, TX, passed from this life to eternity on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Velton, fondly known as “Gene”, was born to Wesley and Willie Brazell on November 28, 1932, in Roscoe, TX. Gene spent his childhood in Fort Worth, attending Trimble Technical High School, and then served in the United States Navy. Following his service, Gene returned to Fort Worth and married Charlene Prater in 1956 and together they raised four sons. Gene retired from a 35-year career in commercial diesel engine sales at Cummins Southern Plains to pursue his true passion of living full-time on the lake and perfecting his talent for buying and reselling boats. Gene especially loved the 4th of July holiday and relished hosting family and friends to share his idyllic lake life.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jimmy Brazell and Douglas Brazell and sister Leona Smith.
Gene is survived by sons Scott (Donna Fife), Dana (June Jones), Mitchell (Melissa) and Wes (Robin); grandchildren Trent, Leah, Cade, Gage, Cason, Cailyn and Caibry; and brother Emory (Pat).