Brawley Mitchell King

Brawley Mitchell King joined his wife in heaven April 19, 2012. Born on June 6, 1916, in Pecos, Texas, he was the oldest son of James Irvin King and Ludie Walden. His loving wife, Anna Frances King, preceded him in death October 31, 2004. They were married in Macomb, Mississippi, on February 13, 1943. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Thomas James King. He is survived by his sister Lela King Carter of Denton and sister-in-law Nell Bowden King of San Antonio; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Byron Chandler of Waco and Carolyn and Ronald Davey of McAllen; by his grandchildren: Steven Davey and his wife Frencesca, of Moody, Alabama; Kristina Lopez of McAllen, Ursula Woessner and Brin Chandler both of Waco. He was the proud great-grandfather of seven boys: Arnold Olivarez, Jr., Devin Davey and Nicholas Davey all of Moody, Alabama; Carlos, Gabriel, and Kristopher Lopez all of McAllen, and Tristen Woessner of Waco. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

After graduation from Pecos High School, Brawley attended Tarleton College and Texas A & M University in the department of architecture. He was a member of the class of 1942. He proudly served his country as a Captain in the United States Army during WWII in the European Theater.

He was an instructor in the College of Architecture at Texas A & M before he moved from Bryan to Houston with CRS. He was an Associate Partner with Caudill, Rowlett, Scott, specializing in the application of current materials, construction technology, and the development of plans and specifications. During his career as an architect, he was a member of CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) and served on the board and as president of the Houston chapter. He was a Corporate Member of the American Institute of Architects.

Brawley was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bryan and Spring Branch Presbyterian Church in Houston. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir, and reading the Bible. He served on the Board of Elders.

Of the many things Brawley enjoyed, the most special were flying his Cessna, helping with homework, reading and conversation, spending time with his grandchildren, and eating pineapple cream pie.

He will be missed by his family and those whom he befriended.

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Bryan, 1100 Carter Creek Pkwy., Bryan, Texas 77802.

Graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday April 24 at College Station Cemetery.