Provided by Jean Guice
E.M. BRAMLETT IS DEAD, AGE 83
Native of Georgia - Had Lived in El Dorado For Last Thirty Years
Elisha Marion Bramlett, aged 83, pioneer citizen of El Dorado, died at his home, 523 March Avenue, at 7:30 last night following a short illness. Mr. Bramlett was taken ill of influenza several days ago and complications set up.
The deceased was born in Dalton, Ga., and went to West Plains, Mo. in the early 90's. He moved to El Dorado a few years later and has lived here ever since. Mr. Bramlett was engaged in the lumber business here for many years. He followed railroad work prior to coming to Arkansas. He is surveved by his widow, Mrs. Bertie Bramlett; three sons, R. E. of Camden; R. R., Fort Worth; and S. E., Homer, La.; one daughter, E. Lester; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, John, Nampa, Idaho; and West, of Fort Worth. He had been a member of the Baptist church for 60 years.
Funeral services will be held at Union church at 3 this afternoon, with Dr. F. R. Dudley officiating. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Baton Undertaking company.
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The three sons mentioned in Elisha Marion Bramlett's obituary were
R. E. (Raleigh Edgar); R. R. (Robert Rufus)- son by Elisha's first wife Mary Head and raised by Mary's mother or other family member); and S. G. (Sellie E. not G. as printed in the newspaper). His daughter, E. Lester, was Ellie. His brother, West, mentioned in the obit was Wesley Bramlett. Both E. M. and his wife were buried at Old Union Baptist Church out from El Dorado; however, neither grave is marked and family members have been unable to locate them.
Provided by Jean Guice
E.M. BRAMLETT IS DEAD, AGE 83
Native of Georgia - Had Lived in El Dorado For Last Thirty Years
Elisha Marion Bramlett, aged 83, pioneer citizen of El Dorado, died at his home, 523 March Avenue, at 7:30 last night following a short illness. Mr. Bramlett was taken ill of influenza several days ago and complications set up.
The deceased was born in Dalton, Ga., and went to West Plains, Mo. in the early 90's. He moved to El Dorado a few years later and has lived here ever since. Mr. Bramlett was engaged in the lumber business here for many years. He followed railroad work prior to coming to Arkansas. He is surveved by his widow, Mrs. Bertie Bramlett; three sons, R. E. of Camden; R. R., Fort Worth; and S. E., Homer, La.; one daughter, E. Lester; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, John, Nampa, Idaho; and West, of Fort Worth. He had been a member of the Baptist church for 60 years.
Funeral services will be held at Union church at 3 this afternoon, with Dr. F. R. Dudley officiating. Funeral arrangements are in charge of the Baton Undertaking company.
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The three sons mentioned in Elisha Marion Bramlett's obituary were
R. E. (Raleigh Edgar); R. R. (Robert Rufus)- son by Elisha's first wife Mary Head and raised by Mary's mother or other family member); and S. G. (Sellie E. not G. as printed in the newspaper). His daughter, E. Lester, was Ellie. His brother, West, mentioned in the obit was Wesley Bramlett. Both E. M. and his wife were buried at Old Union Baptist Church out from El Dorado; however, neither grave is marked and family members have been unable to locate them.
Inscription
age 85 years
Gravesite Details
marker not found in 1995 transcription update
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