Ronald Eugene Braswell, 67 of Pace, Fla., passed away January 9, 2014 at his residence. He was a native of Cullman and had resided in Pace for the past 14 years. He was a longtime resident of Birmingham.

He was the owner of a Pace mortgage brokerage firm. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Luie and Virginia Braswell; and brother, Wayne Braswell.

He is survived by his sons, Dwayne Braswell (Kim) and Ronny Braswell (Rebecca); granddaughter, Lilian Winter Braswell; his extended family, his everything best friend, Patricia Howell, Mark and Sheila Howell, Floyd and Tonya Tyson; grandchildren, Tyler, Brooke, Brennon, Ethan and Kaelyn.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Walker Chapel Funeral Home with Dr. Dan Nichols officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from noon-2 p.m. Interment will follow at Walker Chapel Cemetery. Arrangements are by Walker Chapel Funeral Home, 205-849-5000.