Laurence Bramblett

On January 4, Laurence Dunham Bramblett passed away at his home in Sulphur Springs, Texas at the age of 89. Laurence is survived by his wife, Mary Bramblett; sons Larry Bramblett and Lane Bramblett and wife Erin; brothers Miles Bramblett and Jeff Bramblett; sister-in-law Sara Bramblett; grandchildren, Amy Williams and husband Khalif, Brandy McClure, Will Bramblett and wife Meredith, Colette Ecton and husband Matt, Kelly Pruitt and husband Clayton; five great grandchildren; Ezra, Sayer, Max, Louis, and Brooks. He was preceded in death by his mother Joyce Bramblett, step-father Miles G. Bramblett, father Frank Seidle, and brother Lewis Bramblett.

Laurence was born on December 23, 1933 in Texline, Texas. He graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1953. He married Mary Corrine Jarman on December 24, 1958 in Odessa, Texas. He was an outstanding high school athlete and was later inducted into the Sulphur Springs High School Wildcat Hall of Honor on May 2, 1996. He initially attended college at Abilene Christian University later transferring to Texas A & M University – Commerce where he earned a bachelor and master degree. After completing college he was employed as a junior high coach in Sulphur Springs coaching football, basketball and track. He started a dairy in 1970 and was a dairyman for 33 years. He was also a well known horse breeder and raised multiple horses that became world champions. He was a life long member of the League Street Church of Christ.

A graveside service was held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Sulphur Springs with Jerry Savage officiating.  Arrangements were under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home. And the online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com