Les “Crack” Braziel, 68, of Robinson, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
A Celebration of Life Service will be 3PM Friday, October 8, 2021 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel. Click here to view the live stream
When you find yourself sitting somewhere at sundown, raise a glass to the sunset and say, “Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed!”
Les was a graduate of University High School in Waco. After high school, he went to work with his father R.L. Braziel at Braziel Electric, Inc. eventually becoming the sole owner of the family-owned business. For the past 50 years Les has worked hard for many contractors where, to this day, he referred to them as friends.
If you asked Les’s (Crack”s) friends to describe him in a few words they would quickly say generous, kind, laid back, easy going, loyal, he would “give you the shirt off his back” and ask nothing in return and just “one of the true good guys”. He always had a smile on his face, a solid handshake and a pat on the back for whomever he met.
Les (Crack) had a passion for the outdoors, whether it was hunting, deep sea fishing, sitting around the fire at the deer lease with his deer lease buddies that he always called “family”. Two of his favorite things at his South Texas deer lease was getting up before the sun came up, getting in his stand and watching nature come alive with the sounds of the animals waking up. The other was at the end of the day, with the other hunters, wives and kids, riding up the highest point of the lease and toasting the sunsets. He never failed to say this every time, “man, there’s nothing prettier than a Texas sunset with good friends”. Les (Crack) has hunted all over the U.S including Canada, Mexico and Argentina. His deep-sea fishing trips took him a lot of great destinations like Costa Rica, Mexico, Hawaii, the Gulf Coast of Texas just to name a few… if he went close to the ocean…he fished.
Les (Crack) was an avid Nascar fan for most of his life. He got his son, Chris, loving the sport and going to a couple of races a year and had a few planned for next year. Their goal was to eventually go to all the tracks together; father and son style. Ask Les (Crack) about his wife, son and beautiful granddaughters and he would grin and he would fill you in. Granddaughters were the light of his life. Ashley and Bradyn could call or come by and they would fill the room with love, excitement and energy. Ashley would call him “Crackers” and Bradyn called him “Papa Crack”; he LOVED it!! He was thrilled when Ashley announced a new Great Grandbaby’s arrival in January of 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, R.L. Braziel and Helen Ratcliff; and son, Brad Braziel.
He is survived by wife, Pam Braziel; son, Chris Braziel; grandchildren, Ashley Menzel and husband Martin, and Bradyn Braziel.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Healthcare of Texas.
“We will miss him, love him and celebrate him.”
“We will hold you in our hearts until we can hold you in Heaven”
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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We will miss you Leslie. You were always so amazingly caring and loving.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Pam, I am so sorry for the loss of Crack. Praying for peace and strength for all of you.
Pam and family…My prayers are with you at this hard time. I pray for peace and comfort for each of you and to feel God’s presence . Blessings and love. Nancy Freeman
Pam, I am so sorry for your loss. Les was a good man, father, husband and friend, he will be missed. If you need anything call me. Prayers for you and the family.
Eddie & Kay Robertson, and family
Pam , So very sorry to hear about Les. Keeping you and family in my prayers.Didn’t know him very well, but every time I was around him he was very nice. I Know he will be missed. Thinking about you during this difficult time. Always loved your family. prayers, Mary Jane
Oh sweet Pam. What a beautiful obituary for a beautiful life well lived. We will always cherish our memories of sweet Crack. Love you sweet friend.
Pam and chris, I am so sorry for your loss Crack was one the finest people I have ever met. I will forever think of Crack and the both of you at every sunset and sunrise.
My condolences to Pam and the family…..
Les was a good electrician and good friend.
He will be missed
We are sorry Pam. Our prayers sent to you and the family.
My heart is so sad for you all. You lost a special piece of your heart and lives. Prayers for you to find peace for your loss. Pam, I love you like a sister. You are in my heart and prayers.
I’m sorry for your loss. Our town has lost a great man. I have never met a person that didn’t like Crack. Thank you for sharing him with us all. He is a Legend
Pam, we were so sorry to hear about Crack’s passing. Always remember his smile…,.,the obituary was very nicely written.❤️
Pam, I have not seen Crack in many years, but it sounds like he kept his sweet and fun personality. I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
I have fond memories of Les from being in the Class of ‘71 with him at University High School. He was so well liked. My condolences to Pam and family. I am so sorry for your loss.
He was a wonderful man! He was loved by all! I do not have the right words because I cannot believe he is gone! I I will never forget the love he had for his family! He will be missed! RIP Crack!
I will miss Les daily. He was a good friend and business associate. Will miss his good humor, smile and professionalism.
I don’t know what to say, because Les seemed like someone that would live forever. I always appreciated his zest for life and the way he put a positive spin on things. It brought a smile to my face every time he walked onto the property of the bank where I worked. I remember visiting with Les when his dad passed away and how he handled that with grace. So sorry for your loss.
Pam, Chris, and granddaughters. I am so sorry for your loss. Gone too soon, Rest In Peace.
Pam, my heart goes out to you your family and please know you are in my prayers. Your marriage and your love for one another was amazing and was evidences of true soul mates.. Your days ahead will be difficult but the blessings of God’s unfailing grace will soften the hurt that you’re feeling and bring your heart the peace, comfort, and hope that it needs to heal. Until then, please remember there’s a circle of friends surrounding you who are embracing you and lifting you up in prayer. God bless you my Friend.
Pam Chris and family please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear this.
Pam and Chris was so sorry to hear about Leslie. He was very special to me and will miss him MAY GOD watch over you and CHRIS
Pam and Chris I am so sorry for your loss. There was never a time when I saw Les that he didn’t have a smile on his face and always said “Hello “. I will keep y’all in my Prayers ❤️❤️🙏🙏
Pam, Please accept my condolences for the loss of Les. May GOD grant you peace and comfort in this sorrowful
time. Stay strong.
Pam, my sincere condolences to you and your family. May you find peace in the memories of the love and life you shared with Crack.
My pheasant hunting buddy. Have not seen him in a few years. Always had a great attitude. Rest in peace. Don Rowan
My pheasant hunting buddy. Have not seen him in a few years. Always had a great attitude. Rest in peace. Don Rowan
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your family!
Pam, I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s still hard for me to believe. I first met “Crack” when he came to our hunting lease as a guest. It was a wonderful day when he became a member of our hunting group.
I remember him as one who had a smile and a hug for everyone and if he knew you needed something he was there. If something needed to be done he was a part of doing it. He always gave his all and more.
Pam, I remember the first time you came to the lease with him and it was a wonderful thing to meet you and to see the wonderful love the two of you had. It was neat sharing our evenings with some red wine.
I feel honored that I was one of the ones who was able to go to the mountain and watch the sunset with you two. Pictures of those sunsets will always be with me.
Pam, I know your loss is deep and I’ll be praying that our Lord helps you through these times.
Chris, sorry to hear of your dads passing.
I worked with Les (Crack) off and on for several years, he contracted UPS electrical work for the 911 systems in the Hot Cog area along with McLennan county 911 dispatch centers. We became good friends along with work associates, his willing to help on work projects along with our laughing and making any day or any task a fun, professional and always a good work experience. He always had a smile on his face and loved to tell or listen to a good joke, he was a good man, which seems to be harder to find these day, he will be missed by many and as I’m sure in everyone’s thoughts and prayers. May God bless Les and his grieving family.
Chris and Pam,
I love you guys. I remember him taking us to the races as kids. Great memories.
Pam, so sorry to hear about Crack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My sweet brother you will be missed
May you Rest In Peace
Love Cindy