Ricky Lee Brawley, 53, passed way Saturday, March 9, 2019, at his home in Summersville.
He was born Aug. 16, 1965, in St. Louis, son of Dallas William Sr. and Beulah Mae Woolsey Brawley. He and Anita Kathleen Keeling were married Aug. 17, 1996.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church at Summersville. He was raised in church and knew the Lord. He recently reaffirmed his faith in Christ in the presence of Brother Gary Steelman.
He spent most of his life working as a cowboy, breaking horses, hauling cattle, catching wild cattle from horseback, helping take care of his dad’s cattle and running his own cattle on the family farm in Summersville, where he and Anita made their home to raise their family.
He was an avid farmer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding and breaking horses. He took great pleasure in teaching his daughters the importance of hard work and sharing his love of country living.
He loved sharing stories, spending time with his family, going to horseshows, driving around on back roads and the farm, and listening to country music.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Anita of the home; two daughters, Haylee and Hannah of the home; six siblings, Dallas Junior Brawley, James Brawley, Brenda Wuertley and Linda Barnes of Summersville, Cheryl Clark of Montier and Randy Brawley of Cabool; and many other family members and friends.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Bradford Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Steelman officiating. Burial will be in Flat Rock Cemetery.
