Condell Delaney "Buddy" Brazier's Obituary
Condell Delaney “Buddy” BrazierDied on July 5, 2019 in Flower Mound, TX from complications of pneumonia.Loving Dad, Father-in-law, amazing Grandad and nearly perfect dog Daddy, C.D. “Bud”/”Dado” Brazier was born on November 6, 1927 in Ponta, Cherokee County in East Texas. He was the youngest of six children born to Clarence Earl & Icy Lee (Snider) Brazier. His parents, along with sisters, Mildred and Beth, and brothers, Earl, Jack and Colliton preceded him in death. Bud is survived by his son, Craig Delaney Brazier (wife, Kathy) of Flower Mound, TX, granddaughter, Sarah Brazier of Austin, TX and grandson, Matthew Brazier of Loomis, WA. Nieces and Nephews include James Stringer (wife Carolyn) of Granbury, TX, Jackie Hendrix of Houston, TX and David Brazier of Kerrville,TX. Suzanne Brazier-Fernandez of Seattle, WA, Janie Butler and Larry Robertson of Oklahoma and Linda Ferguson of Wascom, TX, Steve Brazier (wife Elise) of Austin, TX.As the son of depression era farmers and sharecroppers in rural East Texas, much of Bud’s childhood included plenty of character-building chores like plowing fields behind a pair of mules, helping slaughter the hogs, making lye soap, churning butter, picking cotton, and splitting and hauling wood for his mother’s cookstove.The family home was without electricity, indoor plumbing or telephone service until the late 1930’s. He described the “Good old/bad old days” as “hard” yet filled with plenty of joy, love and valuable life lessons.He attended the Ponta lower grade school and graduated after 11th grade as the Valedictorian of Rusk High School in 1945. Earning an academic scholarship to attend The University of Texas at Austin helped provide him with the vision and grit to see beyond those mules’ rear ends.While taking a full class load at UT Austin, he worked long, late hours at numerous jobs such as a night watchman, and orderly at Seton The Austin State Hospital and, as a waiter at a UT sorority house to pay his way. Bud chose to interrupt his college studies and volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army. He entered the Army only days before the Atomic bombs were dropped and WW II ended. He rapidly rose to the rank of Army Sergeant in the Quartermasters Corps while stationed at Camp Stoneman in California. Following his Army service, Bud returned to UT, completed his classwork and received his Chemical Engineering degree.In 1954 Buddy began a long and successful career with Celanese Chemical Company beginning in the Pampa, TX plant. He served Celanese loyally for over 35 years in technical and operations & project management and leadership roles in Pampa, TX, New York City, Mexico, Clear Lake, Houston, Dallas and Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. His project assignments took him to many locations including China, Brazil, Holland and Canada. In retirement he continued to serve Celanese as a consultant and mentor other companies who valued his vast knowledge, skills and instincts.Bud traveled much & enjoyed meeting & making lasting friendships with strangers across the globe. Except Antarctica, he visited all the continents at least once. He loved conversing and keeping up with family and friends, discussing current events and reminiscing with his Celanese family. In his latter life, spending time at his Lake Cypress Springs lake house with his beloved Grandkids Sarah & Matthew and his best friend for 12 joyous years…. his golden retriever Allie.Throughout his life, Bud lived his favorite proverb“Where there’s a will, there’s a way”. In lieu of flowers please consider alternative options…Donate to a reputable non-profit organization of your choice. OrThe American Cancer Society, The Salvation Army…St. Jude’s…. your call!Write some thoughts, “I remember when”, a favorite saying or quote, a drawing…. Keep it for your own remembrances…or…help the family know him even better & send them to us.Plant a native/regionally adapted shrub or small tree in Buddy’s/Delaney’s memory and send a photo to us as it grows up. A good plant selection resource link: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center Plant Finder
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