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Monday, April 6, 2026
Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)
On Monday March 30,2026, Braxton Lee Meshell, a loving Fiancé, father, son, brother and friend passed away at the age of 31 due to an automobile accident. Braxton was born on September 5,1994 in Longview, Texas to Jimmy Ray Meshell Jr. and Kelly (Harbin) Williams. Braxton attended school in Gladewater, Texas until his senior year when he moved to Midland, Texas. Braxton loved the outdoors, playing baseball, riding motorcycles, four wheelers, hunting and fishing, and running the table when he played pool. He would take the shirt off his back and give his last penny to help anyone in need. He had a personality that would light up any space that he entered. He made an impression on everyone he met. To know him was to love him! He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Braxton was building his career working for Key Energy Services as a Rig Operator, where he became a mentor and a role model while sharing his knowledge with fellow crew members and encouraging them to excel. His self and his crew were even awarded rig of the month multiple times, as well as rig of the quarter. Anyone who knew Braxton knew the love he had for his family. He was Mama’s boy and would walk through fire for her, his babies and his siblings. Braxton felt like his greatest title was being their protector. Braxton was proceeded in death by his Paternal grandparents, Jimmy Ray Meshell Sr. and Nanci Meshell. His Maternal grandparents Gerald & Barbara Harbin and his Uncle Jeff Baker. Braxton is survived by his parents Jimmy & Shannon Meshell of Kilgore, Tx., Kelly (Harbin) & Todd Williams of Midland, Tx, fiancé Sabrina Newman of Kilgore, Tx, 4 Son’s, Alx , Easton, & Oaklee of Midland, Kayson Meshell of OKC, Ok., 2 Daughters Paizlee Meshell of Midland & Ariana McCourt of Kilgore. 4 sisters, Reagan (Tristan) Esposito, Heather Pearce, of Midland Marlena Williams of Brawley, Ca.& Morgan Hall of Kilgore 2 brothers Hudson Pearce of Midland & Logan Searcy of Kilgore and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & friends. We will be celebrating Braxton’s life on Monday April 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Wylde Acres Venue. The address is 2864 Smelley Rd. Longview, Tx. 75605. Please dress casually/comfortably just as he would want.
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