Don Bramlett's Obituary
Don Bramlett went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the age of 60. Don is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cheryl Bramlett, daughters, Rebecca Bramlett Moriarty (Kealy) and Rachel Bramlett Primm (Scott), his mother Nancy Bramlett, his brother Andy Bramlett (Stacy). He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and many loved cousins. He was preceded in death by his father John “Bull” Bramlett.
Don attended high school at Evangelical Christian where he played football with All District, All State honors. He signed a scholarship to play football at Memphis where he lettered for the 1983 and 1984 seasons. Don transferred to Carson Newman University where he played during 1985 and 1986 and named MVP of the 1986 NAIA National Championship game. Don signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings and played during the 1987 NFL strike. After his football career, Don worked in the pharmaceutical industry beginning in 1989. For the past 11 years he worked for Canadian National Railroad, the last 5 years as a Railroad Engineer. Don loved his career on the railroad and the special bond with his brothers there.
Don was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and a member of Collierville First Baptist Church. Don has shared his faith in many churches, schools, detention centers, Fellowship of Christian Athletes events, rescue missions and all throughout the Memphis and Mid-South area.
The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to The Medical Group, Baptist Hospital and Baptist Cancer Center for their kindness and loving care of Mr. Bramlett. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, February 4th at Collierville Baptist Church from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, February 5th at 2:00 p.m. at Collierville First Baptist Church. Click the link to view his service livestream http://Cfbcfamily.org/livestream. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Memphis Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Pancreatic Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119.
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