Fred Wayne Braswell, age 75 of Rentz, passed away with his family at his side at home Monday, August 22, 2022.

Fred was the son of the late Thomas Marvin Braswell and the late Ruby Alligood Braswell. He was a 1965 Graduate of Laurens High School, an avid farmer and retired from Laurens County Public Works. He was a member of the Diamond H Saddle Club and was a collector of mini farm equipment. Mr. Braswell was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his sisters, Emmie Zell Gay, and Peggy Hamilton and a brother, Gary Braswell.

Fred grew up in a Christian home and he trusted in Jesus as his savior. He wanted all his family to know Jesus and to be able to reunite with him in heaven. He had recently professed his faith with the Lord and accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior

Survivors include his wife; Katrina Couey Braswell of Rentz, Children, Deidra Braswell (Tonie) Sunshine of Rentz, Chesley Heath (Lucretia) Braswell of Rentz, grandchildren, Lance Lane Bolyard, Ryan McLendon, Karsyn Braswell, brother, Larry Samuel Braswell of Cadwell.

Services for Fred Braswell will be held in the Chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home, Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM, burial will follow in the Rentz Cemetery. Rev. Tom Vann, Rev. Charles Alligood and Chaplain George Grimes will officiate.  Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.

Corey Alligood, Greg Gay, Cale Faulk, Kyle Register, Foster Couey and Jamey Evans will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pall bearers will include Jordon Couey, Cody Faulk, Cole Register, Dusty Evans, and Billy Earl Evans