Obituary
James Erby McBrayer, a resident of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed into eternity on April 29, 2022. He was born on June 29, 1940 in Fort Payne, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Bette Bright McBrayer, his son, Jason McBrayer (Heather), daughter, Lisa McBrayer Smith, grandchildren Jarrett McBrayer, Stuart Smith, Lauren Ashley Smith Sims (Chase) and three great-grandchildren Scarlett, Maevalyn and Hilton Sims.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Opal McBrayer, his sister, Demoree, and brother, Troy Wayne and his wife, Diane Walls McBrayer.
He was an accomplished steel guitarist, craftsman, motorcycle enthusiast, Alabama fan, and loved everyone. He has left his footprints on all of our lives.
Celebration of life will be at Baldwin Brothers Funeral and Cremation Society in Apopka, FL. Visitation will be 12pm-2pm on Friday May 6th 2022. Graveside service to follow at Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2036 Sprint Blvd #10, Apopka, FL 32703
Christmas Eve dinner at my house with Melissa, Erby, Diane and my mom
Lisa, Erby and Diane Christmas at POA
I am so sorry for the loss of this great man, whom I considered my own grandfather. He was so kind to me and mom over the years and have so many wonderful memories and shared meals and church services together from POA to the camp ground. I loved listening to him play his steel guitar. He loved to tell jokes and reminisce of days gone by I have learned so much from him. I will cherish the Tuesday in recent weeks I got to spend time with him for a few hours. He is whole and complete again with our sweet Savior and all those gone before us. My prayers and love are with you as you go through this time of remembrance.
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Sending Love to you all,
Starr
We are saddened by the passing of Erby. He was a real good friend. We will always remember him and the way he played his steel guitar in worship to the lord in the church in Fort Payne.
We will continue to lift you all up in prayer and pray for God to comfort you now and in the days ahead .
Love,
Michael and Patty Thomas