Gerald "Big G" Braziel's obituary , Passed away on April 27, 2026 in Royal, Arkansas

Gerald "Big G" Braziel

June 14, 1944 - April 27, 2026 (81 years old)

Royal, Arkansas

Gerald "Big G" Braziel's obituary , Passed away on April 27, 2026 in Royal, Arkansas

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Smith Family Funeral Homes

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Gerald "Big G" Braziel

June 14, 1944 - April 27, 2026 (81 years old)

Royal, Arkansas

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Gerald Braziel Obituary

The passing of Gerald Braziel of Royal, Arkansas, born in Hot Springs, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 27, 2026 at the age of 81. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Holland Braziel and Thirra Braziel; his brother Buddy Braziel; his former wife Nancy Hensley Braziel; and his grandson David Chapman.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley Roach Bates Braziel of Royal; his children, Gerald Braziel Jr. (Sylvia) of Royal, Dale Bates (Pam) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Vicky Sanders (Brad) of Royal, Becky Sheets (Greg) of Hot Springs and Miranda Cocerill of Hot Springs, Arkansas.; his brother Royce Braziel of Hot Springs; his grandchildren, Patricia Chapman (Courtney), Whitney Bradee (Matt), Nick Sanders (Michelle), Keri Sanders, Whitley Bates, Danielle Bates of Lane Bates, J. D, Jasmine Bates, Abby Sheets, Emily Sheets and Clay Cockerill; and his great grandchildren, Colin Sockwell, Isaac Sockwell, Mya Sanders, Olivia Sanders, Amelia Sanders, Alexia Sanders, Hunter Bates and Annie Neese.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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