Andrew Wells Braswell Sr.

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Andrew Wells Braswell Sr., age 51, a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017.

He graduated from University Military School (UMS) in 1984, he then received his marketing degree from Auburn University in 1989, and received his master's degree in business administration from The University of Alabama in 1991.

Andrew was very successful in the financial industry for over 20 years. He most recently created and opened his own restaurant, Chalkboard Kitchen and Catering, selling it to his youngest brother, John.

Andrew was passionate about his family, he loved the outdoors, traveling, hiking, baseball, motorcycling, MOTOGP and sunrises. Andrew and Ann lived out their dream traveling the world this past year. He was a devoted son, proud father and loving husband.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Brown Braswell; sons, Andrew Wells Braswell Jr. and John McPherson Braswell; parents, Garland "Buddy" and Kay Braswell; brothers, Garland "Bud" Braswell Jr. and John "Jeb" Embrey Braswell (Tabitha); sister, Kay Braswell Ernest "Honey" (Cameron); nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.

A celebration of Andrew's life will be held Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Fairhope, Alabama.

Visitation will begin at 9 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Camp Ridgecrest for Boys, 290 Yates Ave., Ridgecrest, NC 28770, boys.ridgecrestcamp.com.

Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., 19698 Greeno Road, Fairhope, AL 36532, 251-990-7775, www.wolfefuneralhomes.com.