William Edward Braswell, 85, of Sandston, passed away peacefully at home on March 4th, 2021. Left to cherish his memory is his devoted wife, Bootsie Braswell; daughters, Linda Headden (Charles), Patti Jones (Mike) and Dawn Kirby (John); son, Ricky Leake (Dee Dee); ten grandchildren, Ryan, Bradford and Nicholas Headden, Amanda Lovejoy, Kenny Roberston, Zachary and Aris Kirby, Erika Rodgers and Jackie and Raquel Leake; 14 great-grandchildren; as well as a host of extended family and friends who will all miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy; his parents and multiple siblings. The family will receive friends from 4-8pm on Monday, March 8 at Nelsen Funeral Home. A service will be held at noon on Tuesday, March 9 in the Nelsen Chapel. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park.
