Cornell

Braxton

Cornell Braxton was born in Dade County, Florida, on October 8, 1955, to Narcise Stamps Braxton and Richard Lee Braxton Sr. He was the youngest of eight children.

In 1966, Cornell moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he attended Grand Rapids Public Schools and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School in 1975.

Cornell was a spiritual man who loved the Lord. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, but above all, he loved his family. He was a very hardworking man and dedicated over 15 years of service to Xanitos Company at Metro Hospital. Even during his illness, Cornell remained committed to his work and continued working full-time until his untimely passing.

Cornell was preceded in death by his parents, Narcise Stamps Braxton and Richard Lee Braxton Sr.; his brothers, Curly B. Braxton and Jimmy Braxton Sr.; his sisters, Mary Alice Braxton, Juanita Dukes, and Dartha Richmond (Mickey); and his great-grandson, Kehmanni Gilbreath.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Latrice Gilbreath; five grandchildren, Ja'Keem Badger, Mondrago Williams Jr., Jakarri Gilbreath, Kimarri Gilbreath, and Zariya Gilbreath; three great-grandsons, Marcellus Norwood, Patterson Williams, and Jeremiah Gilbreath; his brothers, Richard Braxton Jr. and Gary Braxton; a very special cousin, Paul Arrington; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and friends; a very special woman in his life, Trina Jones; and three lifelong friends, Kevin McAlister, Pete Kahae, and Bob Wheeler.