Howard Theodore

Braxton, Jr.

Howard Theodore Braxton Jr., of Chesterfield, entered eternal life June 27, 2025.  He was born to the late Howard T. Braxton, Sr. and Gladys A. Braxton on June 14, 1947.

He was educated in the Richmond Public Schools and was a proud graduate of Maggie L. Walker High School, Class of 1966.  Shortly after graduation, he entered the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam war. Upon his discharge he was hired as a Brakeman for Norfolk Southern Railroad and was employed there until his retirement in 2008.  Howard was a devoted member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. After retirement, he dutifully assisted others in caring for the grounds.

Howard was always curious about current events, local and national news and family affairs. He would eagerly engage others in conversation at church, in the neighborhood, at local stores, or wherever he was at that moment. Howard was kind, thoughtful, courteous and always ready to assist anyone.  He never met a stranger! He was loved and will be missed by all.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Boynes and brother, Walter A. Braxton.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 37 years, T. LaVerne Braxton; bonus grandchildren, Treshawn Rouse McCall, Joseph Rouse and Eden Rouse; a host of nieces and nephews to include Durwin and Darrell Boynes; cousins, Lillian H. Carter, Jean C. Barnes, Allen K. Cunningham, Navon A. Irving, Michael and Michelle Allen, Sharon Jones, Iris Davis, Michelle Lightfoot, Pamela Harris and Grover Gordon, Jr,; goddaughter, Jamie Cosby; devoted (like a son), William Cosby; other cherished family and friends.

Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 11 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, 2712 2nd Avenue. Interment Virginia Veterans Cemetery.