Mr. Lemuel Dee Brakefield, of Coal City, West Virginia passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. Born at Princewick, he was the son of the late John D. Brakefield and Juanita Brakefield. He was preceded in death by his wife Andrea Thomason Brakefield.
He is survived by his son John Brakefield and wife Ronda of Coal City, his son Robert of Front Royal, Virginia, 3 grandchildren Alyssa, Erich and Madison Brakefield, great grandchild Hayden, and his brothers Bennie (Catherine) Brakefield and Larry (Judy) Brakefield.
Mr. Brakefield was a US Navy veteran and was retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He was an avid golfer and bowler. He was of the Baptist faith and previously attended Glen Morgan Baptist Church.
A celebration of life for Lemuel will be held Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, West Virginia with Pastor James Hicks officiating. The service will be followed by a gathering of family and friends at Stanaford Road Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV.