James Bramlett Obituary James D. Bramlett, Jr., went home to his Saviour on January 27, 2022, at the age of 91. Jim was born to James Dolphus Bramlett, Sr., and Clara Etta Kell on November 19, 1930, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a teenager he moved to Miami, Florida, where he attended Miami High School and the University of Miami (Go 'Canes!), graduating in 1953 as Cadet Colonel in the Air Force ROTC program. He later earned his MBA from Ohio State University. In 1952, Jim married Mary Ann Armbruster and together they had three children, Jim, Steven, and Scott. He distinguished himself during his 20-year career in the US Air Force, serving as a communications officer in the Tactical Air Command and a Minuteman Crew Commander in the Strategic Air Command. His assignments took his family to destinations throughout the US, the Philippines and Canada. In 1974, as a Lieutenant Colonel, Jim retired from the Air Force to devote the rest of his life to full-time Christian work, beginning at the Christian Broadcasting Network as Vice President of Human Resources. He also served at Dayspring International, and at Campus Crusade for Christ he was an adviser to Dr. Bill Bright until 2003. In 1991, Jim married Violeta "Yolly" D. Villanueva and they eventually settled in Suffolk, Virginia, where he continued his Christian outreach through various online media and by publishing four books, including The Power! What It Is, How To Get It - Now! How To Release It. Jim is survived by his wife Yolly, his sons, Jim, Steve, and Scott, 11 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. To colleagues, friends, and family alike Jim was known for his unshakeable calm in a crisis, his wise counsel, the strength of his convictions, his dry wit, and his compassionate heart and love for God. In 2017, Jim described his greatest life achievement as "humbly serving as caregiver for my dear, sweet mother-in-love (mother-in-law), Phoebe D. Villanueva. All my other achievements pale in comparison with this one, which was a blessed privilege. "Jim's favorite verse of Scripture was "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. " (Galatians 2:20)A funeral service will be held Friday, February 25, 2022 at 12:30 PM at the R. W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane in Suffolk, with a visitation an hour before, 11:30 AM. Followed by a military burial will be held at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. The family is accepting flowers. Condolences may be offered at RWBakerFH.com. Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Northern Suffolk Chapel on Feb. 11, 2022. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchName=James+Bramlett&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/james-bramlett-obituary?id32916984 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Narrative Summary of the Obituary James D. Bramlett, Jr. passed away on 27 January 2022 at the age of 91. He was a dedicated family man and a distinguished U.S. Air Force officer. He was known for his calm demeanor, wise counsel, and deep faith, leaving behind his wife, three sons, and numerous grandchildren. # Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 25 February 2022, followed by a military burial at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. # The Edited Obituary James D. Bramlett, Jr. went home to his Saviour on 27 January 2022, at the age of 91. Jim was born to James Dolphus Bramlett, Sr. and Clara Etta Kell on 19 November 1930 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. As a teenager, he moved to Miami, Florida, where he attended Miami High School and the University of Miami (Go 'Canes!), graduating in 1953 as Cadet Colonel in the Air Force ROTC program. He later earned his MBA from Ohio State University. In 1952, Jim married Mary Ann Armbruster, and together they had three children: Jim, Steven, and Scott. He distinguished himself during his 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a communications officer in the Tactical Air Command and a Minuteman Crew Commander in the Strategic Air Command. His assignments took his family to destinations throughout the U.S., the Philippines, and Canada. In 1974, as a Lieutenant Colonel, Jim retired from the Air Force to devote the rest of his life to full-time Christian work, beginning at the Christian Broadcasting Network as Vice President of Human Resources. He also served at Dayspring International, and at Campus Crusade for Christ, he was an adviser to Dr. Bill Bright until 2003. In 1991, Jim married Violeta "Yolly" D. Villanueva, and they eventually settled in Suffolk, Virginia, where he continued his Christian outreach through various online media and by publishing four books, including *The Power! What It Is, How To Get It - Now! How To Release It*. Jim is survived by his wife Yolly, his sons Jim, Steve, and Scott, 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. To colleagues, friends, and family alike, Jim was known for his unshakeable calm in a crisis, his wise counsel, the strength of his convictions, his dry wit, and his compassionate heart and love for God. In 2017, Jim described his greatest life achievement as "humbly serving as caregiver for my dear, sweet mother-in-love (mother-in-law), Phoebe D. Villanueva. All my other achievements pale in comparison with this one, which was a blessed privilege." Jim's favorite verse of Scripture was "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." (Galatians 2:20) Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Northern Suffolk Chapel on 11 February 2022. # Vital Statistics Summary | Name | James D. Bramlett, Jr. | |---------|------------------------------------------| | Age | 91 years | | Birth | 19 November 1930; Chattanooga, Tennessee | | Death | 27 January 2022; Suffolk, Virginia | # Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|---------------------|--------------------------------| | James D. Bramlett, Jr. | Decedent | Suffolk, Virginia | | Violeta Yolly D. Villanueva | Spouse | Suffolk, Virginia | | James Dolphus Bramlett, Sr. | Parent | Unknown | | Clara Etta Kell | Parent | Unknown | | Jim | Child | Unknown | | Steven | Child | Unknown | | Scott | Child | Unknown | | 11 grandchildren | Grandchildren | Unknown | | 2 great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Unknown | # Other Relevant Information 1. James D. Bramlett, Jr. was born on 19 November 1930 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 2. He moved to Miami, Florida, as a teenager and graduated from the University of Miami in 1953. 3. He served a distinguished 20-year career in the U.S. Air Force, including roles as a communications officer and Minuteman Crew Commander. 4. After retiring from the Air Force in 1974, he dedicated his life to full-time Christian work. 5. He held positions at the Christian Broadcasting Network, Dayspring International, and served as an adviser to Dr. Bill Bright at Campus Crusade for Christ until 2003. 6. He published four books, including *The Power! What It Is, How To Get It - Now! How To Release It*. 7. Jim was known for his unshakeable calm in a crisis, wise counsel, and compassionate heart. 8. His favorite verse of Scripture was Galatians 2:20.