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Brayfield, Franklin
E. (Gene)
Brayfield, Franklin E. (Gene), age 87 passed away on May 3, 2017 at
Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on
May 24, 1929 to the late James Brayfield and Anna (Riddle)
Brayfield. Frank was employed at Frigidaire (GM) for 30 years and
then retired full time to the farming profession he loved. Frank
was a “jack of all trades” and over his lifetime he built/remodeled
houses, overhauled cars/tractors, raised farm animals, and would
try fixing just about anything.
Frank was a wonderful father to his daughters Debby Brayfield of
Greenville and Susan (Steve) Brown of Convoy Ohio.
In addition to his children, Frank is survived by the grandchildren he
loved; Greg Brown of Greenville, Sandy (Chazz) Roger of Convoy OH,
great grandchildren, Alena Brown, Brinley Roger and Camden Roger.
He is survived by his other siblings Gladys Beam of Huber Heights,
Maxine Merz of Tipp City and John (Betty) Brayfield of Xenia, in
addition many nieces and nephews that loved listening to his
stories and going to Uncle Gene’s farm.
Along with his wife of over 50 years, Jean Brayfield, he was preceded
in death by his father and mother, siblings Paul Brayfield, Dale
Brayfield and Mildred Jay.
To celebrate his life, services will be held on Tuesday May 9 at 10:30
am at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, 1499 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH
with visitation at the funeral home on Monday May 8 at 6 – 8 pm.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Huber Heights
Church of God, Young at Heart Seniors or Children’s Ministries at 6900
Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424 or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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