Elder Dennis Wayne Braxton Sr.

Elder Dennis Braxton, Sr. was born in Richmond, California on May 15, 1959. He

attended public schools in the Richmond Unified School District and was a 1977

graduate of John F. Kennedy High School.

Elder Braxton was saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost at the age of

15. Music has always been part of his life. He began playing the piano at the age of

seven years old. He attended Knott’s School of Music.

Attending services at McGlothen Temple Church of God In Christ and North Richmond Missionary Baptist with family, and assisting in the music ministry allowed him the opportunity to use his gift that God gave him.

Elder Braxton was ordained as an Elder in the Church of God In Christ in June 1987, during the California Northwest Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Convocation that was held at the Ephesians Church of God In Christ in Berkeley, California. Elder Braxton’s love for music has allowed him to play at many churches here in the Bay Area and Texas. He was a praiser. He was the church musician for the 8am service and also for the Senior Choir. For several years, he served as the Organist for the Fellowship of Male Choruses in the Bay Area. Elder Braxton was the featured guest of the third annual Gospel Recital of the McGlothen Temple Business and Professional Women’s Federation.

Elder Braxton’s last employment before retirement was at Piedmont Gardens, in Oakland, California where he enjoyed serving the residence their meals in the dining area or their rooms and using his gift of music during their Hootenanny every other month featuring him and the residents’ gospel choir.

Elder Dennis Braxton, Sr. departed this life on June 28, 2025, and was preceded in death by his parents Ethel Young (Celeste) Ray Braxton (Maudrie), daughter, LaKeisha Renee Braxton at birth, brother, Lenard Hall, sisters, Marion Yvonne Hall and Aloma Joyce Braxton and daughter-in-law, Jasmaine Renee Braxton.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Sons: Dennis Braxton, II and Christopher Braxton, Grandchildren: Karnel Braxton, Erin Braxton and Emory Braxton, Brothers: John Hall, Robert Hall and Ray Braxton, Sisters: Maudrie (Johnny) Daigle, Maryette (Carlos) Austin, Connie (Howard) Hickerson, nephews, nieces, cousins, caregiver, god-mothers friends and the McGlothen Temple Church of God in Christ and

North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church.

A Visitation for Elder Dennis Wayne Braxton Sr. will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Fuller Funerals, 3100 Cutting Blvd, Richmond, CA 94804. The Celebration of Elder Braxton's life will occur Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM at McGlothen Temple Church of God in Christ, 1443 Fred Jackson Way, Richmond, CA 94801. His final interment will be at Rolling Hills Memorial Park 4100 Hilltop Dr., Richmond, CA.

Afterglow

I'd like the memory of me

to be a happy one.

I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles

When life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering

Softly down the ways. Of happy times and laughing times

and bright sunny days.

I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun

Of happy memories that I leave

When life is done.