William Andrew Braswell, 90, passed away at his home in Smithfield on December 1, 2022.

Born in Johnston County on December 1, 1932, he was the son of the late Ralph Barden Braswell and Ollie Mae Brafford Braswell. Along with his son, he was the founder of Braswell's Iron Works over 40 years ago. Mr. Braswell was a veteran, serving in the US Army.

He leaves behind his wife of 64 years Carol Ann Braswell, his daughter Laura Tyndall and her husband Ronald Tyndall of Wilmington, NC, and his son Ralph Braswell and his wife Karon Braswell of Virginia, along with 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his three sisters, Jesse May Quick, Linda Braswell Peace, and Faye Braswell Davis. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Eldridge Braswell and his son William (Billy) Andrew Braswell, Jr.