Joe Lester Braxton 74, of Liberty, TX; passed Jul. 28, 2024.

Services are Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024 at Turkey Creek Baptist Church 1600 Wallisville Rd. Liberty TX. Visitation will begin at 11AM until Funeral at 12Noon. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Moss Bluff, TX

Joe was born on July 7, 1950, in Moss Bluff addition of Liberty, Texas to the late John T. Braxton, Sr. and Roxie Lee Stewart Braxton. He attended West Liberty High School and graduated from Liberty High School. He joined the United States Army in 1970 where he served (active and reserve duty) during the Vietnam Era. After his tour of duty in Vietnam, he received an honorable discharge. Joe retired from Brown & Root, Chevron Plant in Mont Belvieu, Texas. He worked as a carpenter (by trade) for many years and after retirement he would lend a helping hand to many family members, friends and others who needed his help.

Joe was baptized at an early age at Mt Zion Baptist Church.  He attended a variety of churches along his life journey. He did, however, believe in and accept Jesus Christ as his savior. He trusted God at His word and His will.  He was presence on many of our family bible study/pray line and pray on occasions at family gathering.

Joe loved the country.  He enjoyed fishing, growing things and even tried his hand at raising goats.  He just enjoyed the peace that he felt while walking the grounds or cutting his yard. But nothing was like when the family would gather at his place to eat, play cards and dominoes, have fun, dance and play kickball.  Playing cards and domines were his favorites and became a weekend event and a few days during the week when his nieces and brother-law wanted to play. They would call "Uncle Booger" to come over and it was on.   He always had a smile on his face. Joe was a loveable person who loved life and people. He continued with that smile until the end when he was called home.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Willie Stewart and John T Braxton, Jr., sisters: Ina Lee Rhodes, Ada Marie Jones and Thelma Louise Braxton, and granddaughter: Jasmine Hughey.

Joe's memories will be cherished by his dear friend of 16 years: Ella Washington, daughter: LaSonthia (Cookie) Turner of Liberty, TX; sons: Steve Hughey, James Hughey (Kristi), Jeremy Braxton all of Liberty, TX.,  Joe Braxton, Jr (Mesha) of Baytown, TX, and Corey Braxton of Lawton, Oklahoma,  three sisters: Mary Fisher (Silas), Lowretta Semien and Precilla Braxton,  one brother: Albert Braxton (Jean) all of Houston, TX;  sister-in-law: Florence Stewart (Tampa, FL),  22 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and a special little boy who always made him laugh, Bentley Raymond Crenshaw.

Proctor's Mortuary - Liberty is in charge of final arrangements 2221 Hwy 90 Liberty, TX. 936-336-3166. The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com