Byron Charles Braud was born in Gonzales, Louisiana, on Aug. 2, 1940, and entered heaven's gates, on Dec. 7, 2020. Mr. Braud was a member of Valley View Baptist Church, in Sparta.
Mr. Braud enlisted in the National Guard as a young man, proud to serve his country.
He retired from management of car sales, in 2007, and he and Dot moved to Sparta, Tennessee, where they enjoyed the peace and quiet of the country life. Mr. Braud loved God and serving in the church whenever possible. He adored his wife, Dot, and his family. He loved seeing his large family and their activities when he could.
He was very active throughout his life. Wrestling, football, riding horses, and cooking jambalaya with his father were some things he enjoyed when he was young. In his adult life, he loved showing his champion boxer and Dot's dog, Gilly. He served as a deacon at First Baptist Church of Sparta and enjoyed membership in the Gideons.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert V. "Gill" Braud, and mother, Audrey S. Braud.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Corban Braud; sons, Julius " Ray" Corban and wife Melissa, of Gonzales, Louisiana, Eddie Hugh Corban, of Jackson, Mississippi; daughters, Dana Brenn and husband Dowell, Lana Foster and husband Bob, Dee Ann Tassin and husband Carey, Leah Millet and husband Chance; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brother, Dwight J. Braud and wife Judy "Tammy" Braud; and several nieces, and nephews.
Funeral service will be noon, Dec. 10, 2020, at Oak Lawn Funeral Home, with burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Cecil Johnston and Howard Gorter will officiate. The family will welcome friends 10:30 a.m.-noon, Dec. 10, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers to serve are Dowell Brenn, Ken Belanger, David Goff, Greg Boston, Kell Stott, and Jeff Bray.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideons of Sparta, Tennessee, or Hands of Help of Sparta, Tennessee, who provide materials for handicapped ramps at US Bank of Sparta.
The family has requested that all attendees please wear a face mask due to COVID-19. Please continue to practice social distancing while attending all visitations and services.
Oak Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
