Russell Jones Braun

Russell Jones Braun, age 98, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Russell was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral. He was a lifelong member of the Benevolent Protective of Elks Lodge#606, where he was a former Exalted Ruler and was the oldest member of the Elk’s Lodge. Russell was a charter member of Le Parrots Carnival Association, charter member of Sunkist Country Club and a life member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Russell is preceded in death by his wife, Louise Ruiz Braun; parents, Louis J. Braun and Katherine Jones Braun; son, Jay Braun; sister, June Vogt; and grandchildren, Gina Braun Wilson and Lana Braun; one great grandson, Ryan Braun; and his companion, Gwen Stevens. He is survived by his daughter, Judith Braun (Dean); two sons, James “Jimmy” Braun (Yvonne) and Robert “Bobby” Braun (Linda); one brother, John “Mickey” Braun (Irene); 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and eight great great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. Friends may visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.