A courtesy announcement for the family of Mr. Phillip D. Braswell and Sammons Funeral Home of Soperton, GA.

Mr. Phillip D. Braswell, age 70, of Swainsboro passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his home.

Born in Dublin, he was one of four children born to the late Joseph Dillon Braswell and Anne Lois Fort Braswell.  Phillip grew up in Adrian and was a graduate of Adrain High School, Class of 1970.After high school, he attended the University of Georgia for two years.  Growing up, the son of ta farmer, it was a natural fit that he follow in his father's footsteps and become a "tiller and custodian of the land".        Phillip knew no clock, he worked when there were things that needed to be done, no matter the hour or the day.  He was successful in his efforts and toils growing cotton, tobacco, soybeans and peanuts.  He was passionate about his family; time spent with them and being able to provide for their needs.  After his family came his Georgia Bulldogs.  He was not only a fan of his Alma Mater but he loved all sports and was a walking encyclopedia recalling stats, winners, losers, NASCAR wrecks and many events from games and contests of years past.   Phillip stayed abreast of local and national politics and was always ready to share his viewpoint on the present state of affairs.  He enjoyed traveling; primarily when he could treat his family to destinations to include Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Cherokee, Las Vegas and all the parks associated with Disney World, especially the annual family Christmas to Disney trip.  He was a regular face at the weekly card games and birthday club events at the Swainsboro Country Club.

Phillip had been a member of the Keas United Methodist Church since childhood and had most recently attended Swainsboro United Methodist Church.

He leaves behind his wife of twenty five years, Carolyn Giles Braswell, Swainsboro, GA, children, Tori Lariscy (Brad), Pooler, GA, Kristie Braswell, Wilmington Island, GA, John Skipper, TX, Mike Skipper, Swainsboro, GA, his bonus children, Matt Follis, Thunderbolt, GA, Chelsea Price, Swainsboro, GA, his sister, Lana Faye Haywood, Wilmington, NC, two brothers, Joseph Eugene "Gene" Braswell (Patsy), Dublin, GA, David Kenneth Braswell, Huntsville, AL, grandchildren, Dylan Lomas, Harper Lariscy, Christa Braswell (Bradley), Kristi Skipper, Nikki Minton, several nieces and nephews and his two fur babies, Bandit and Buffy.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Keas United Methodist Church, Adrian, GA with Pastor Morris Brantley and Pastor Phil Wilson officiating.

Mr. Braswell will be laid to rest in Keas Church Cemetery.

His family will receive friends on Sunday, at the church, from 1:00 pm until the hour of service or friends and family may call at the family home.

Serving as pallbearers will be:  Tim Bush, Jamie Henry, Kevin Wilkee, Buster Edenfield, Ronnie Ricks, Luis Machado, Trojan Harrison, Ezra Price, Charles Henry, William Brett, Robert Copeland and Taylor Brett.

Please share a memory, leave a condolence and sign the online guest register at www.sammonsfuneralhome.com

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