Keith Alexander Braxton

On April 3, 2021, Our Heavenly Father dispatched his angels to Sentara Regional Medical Center, Williamsburg, Virginia to escort his son Keith Alexander Braxton to his new heavenly home. Keith was born to Maggie Lawson Braxton and Warren Sutherlin, on July 8, 1956 at the Richmond Community Hospital, Richmond Virginia. Keith confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Hockley, Virginia. He was educated in the King and Queen County Public School System. As a student at Central High School, Keith was a star athlete, lettering in both basketball and football. Under the mentorship of the Master Mason, Mr. Jacob Dabney, Keith fell in love with the art of laying bricks. He was interested in law and so, after graduating Central High School in 1974 he entered Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City North Carolina desiring to be a lawyer. Though law was his desire, Keith kept leaning toward the craft of laying bricks and masonry. Keith A Braxton returned to his native King and Queen and pursued his expertise in brick masonry. Keith designed and built numerous brick structures in Virginia, New York and New Jersey. Keith wanted to build his own business. His dream came true. He founded multiple masonry businesses, which includes, “Braxton Masonry” and “F.U.T.U.R.E. Masonry.” Keith met Anna Boyd in Middlesex, Virginia in 1978 and on January 29, 1989 they were united in Holy Matrimony. Keith’s son Antwone Ross and Keith and Anna’s two sons, Terrance and Terrell made a beautiful family. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, John, Larry and Stanley. It was constant to see Keith outside, under his favorite tree next to the house, drinking his coffee, cutting grass or just doing something outside. Everyone knows he loved his Ford truck and he was also known for riding around in it whether he was going to work or not. He would always wave to whoever passed by and had a kind word or advice to whoever stopped by. He was known to have issues with his phone, almost constantly. He would call to Florida with numerous questions. Although his son Terrell was 800 miles away, Keith would not end the call unless he received an answer about his phone issues. When Keith could not reach TeeJay, he would ask Anna to reach out almost immediately after, thinking the outcome would be different. Keith nick-named Tyzaiah “Daddio” and Tyzaiah named Keith, “Pop-Pop.” Keith knew that when he came in from work, he had to share his phone knowing that he would not be able to use his phone until Daddio went home. We truly believe that Keith has left a legacy that no one can take away. Also, three men to make sure that his name will live on. The last 15 months were challenging, but we made it together as a family. Rest in Peace Keith, we love you so much. Keith leaves to cherish his memories, a devoted wife and life partner of 43 years, Anna Boyd Braxton and three sons, Antwone Ross (Karen) of Chesapeake, Virginia, Terrance Braxton (Tinia) of West Point, Virginia and Terrell Braxton of Orlando, Florida; three grand-children, Kaden Ross, Tyzaiah Braxton and Kamiyah Ross; five brothers, Vance Braxton of Shacklefords, Virginia, Gregory Braxton of Williamsburg, Virginia, Kelvin Braxton (Adrianne) of Clarksville, Tennessee, Calvin Sutherlin, and Warren Sutherlin (Queen) of New Kent, Virginia; two sisters, Delores Bluford (David) of West Point, Virginia and Maxine White of Williamsburg, Virginia; one brother-in-law John Boyd (Velvet) of Gloucester, Virginia; two sisters-in-law, Jackie Boyd of Middlesex, Virginia, Gretchen King (Bobby) of Macon, Georgia; one great aunt, Mrs. Margaret “Margo” McCullough of Gressit, Virginia, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. A graveside funeral service will be held 2PM Saturday, April 10, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Hockley Cemetery,392 Hockley Ln, Shacklefords Va, 23156. A walk through viewing will be held from 4PM to 8PM Friday, April 9, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home, 417 11th Street, West Point, VA 23181.

Keith Alexander Braxton

July 8, 1956 - April 3, 2021