Emil David "Ed" Brasel was born on February 16, 1925 in Mt. Judy, Arkansas to James A. & Sarah E. (Hefley) Brasel. He passed from this life on March 4, 2008 at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma 17 days after his 83rd birthday.

Ed received his formal education from Haskell High School and The University of OK, and was an avid OU football fan. He served in the Navy from 1943 - 1947 reaching the rank of LTJG. He was in the insurance business from 1964 - 2005 and was a member of Crosstown Church of Christ.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 58 years Billie Brasel; whom he married on January 28, 1950 in Tulsa, 1 son; Eddie & wife, Kay Brasel of Collinsville; 1 daughter; Debra Ann Brasel of the home; a grandson; Matt & wife Carrie, of Oologah; a precious great grand-daughter; Brooke Lynn Brasel; 1 sister; Sarah Elizabeth "Tommie" Barron of Keller, TX; a sister-in law; Vivian Brasel of San Antonio, TX and a brother-in-law; Bill McKissick of Athens, TX. Although Matt was his only grandson, he considered Mark & Chad Plaster as his grandsons as well. There are also numerous nieces, nephews & friends including a loving and caring church family.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Hope Harbor Children's Home, PO Box 1047, Claremore, OK 74018.