Frank Edward Braxton, Jr., age 65, of Gallipolis died Wednesday December 20, 2006 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born December 28, 1940 in Washington, DC, son of Frank E. Braxton Sr. and the late Geneva Althea Johnson Braxton. He was married to Bobette Dexter Braxton in 1964, in Gallipolis. He graduated from McKinnley Tech Vocational High School, Washington DC. He achieved his bachelor's degree at DC Teachers College and his Master's from Trinity College, Washington DC.
Frank had an extensive employment history and accomplished many of his life long dreams. His employment began as a computer programmer at George Washington University, Washington, DC, June 1964. After earning his B.S. degree in both mathematics and business administration, he taught at Fairfax County Public Schools, Virginia, in 1971. In 1974 he transferred to Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville MD. Frank returned to the computer field in 1979 with Tracor, Inc., Rockville, MD, and continued working in this capacity through 1998 for many different associations, contractors, and other businesses. He attended the Department of Agricultuire's Graduate School and earned his WebMaster certification. He founded his web-based business in Gallipolis. While doing this he also taught at Buckeye Hills Career Center, Rio Grande, OH, and retired from Vinton County High School, MacArthur, OH. He was a member of the Gallia County Historical/Genealogical Society, John Gee Black Historical Center, Goldwing Riders Association, and the Vinton County Pilots Association.
He is survived by his Wife: Bobette of Gallipolis; Father: Frank Braxton Sr.; Sister: Yvonne (Sidney) Jones, Washington, DC; Sons: Shawn (Monica) Braxton, Thomas Austin-Braxton, and Joel Braxton, of Maryland; and sons by choice Richard Cipperly, Joseph Yaver, and Adam Salisbyr; Grandchildren: Samantha, Nathaniel, Michael, Olivia, Nicholas, Thomas, and Geneva; Great Grandchild: Alexis; Daughters by choice: Gina, Nicole, and Tonya; 6 Nieces and Nephews, 9 Great Nieces and Nephews; and life-long friends Ernest Hensley and Reginald Smith.
Funeral services will be Noon Saturday December 23, 2006 at the Paint Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Armstrong officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Gallia County Genealogical and Historical Society 412 Second Ave. Gallipolis, OH 45631 or to the John Gee Black Historical Center 48 Pine Street Gallipolis, OH 45631.
