MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, September 6, 2025/ Time: 12:00 PM/ Roanoke Zion RZUA Church, 3884 Highway 903, Bracey, VA 23919/ Rev. Benjamin Wartman, Pastor

WILLIAM LEWIS BRACEY, son of Mary Louise Bracey and the late William Samuel Bracey, was born, February 20, 1968 in Washington, DC and departed this life on August 30, 2025 in Chesterfield, VA.

William was baptized and joined Roanoke Zion RZUA Church, Bracey, VA in 1982. He graduated from Park View Senior High School, South Hill, VA in 1986, and attended St. Paul’s College, Lawrenceville, VA. William was employed by Mecklenburg Correctional Center, Boydton, VA, General Foam Plastics, Norfolk, VA, and worked as a Personal Care Aide for several private duty cases.

William was known for his stylish dress and smooth dance moves. He was outgoing and able to talk to anyone. As the saying goes, he never met a stranger.

William leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Mary L. Bracey of La Crosse, VA; 4 children, SeDarius Bracey of Clarksville, VA, Valencia Bracey of Durham, NC, Tamahria Bracey and Kamyra Bracey both of Danville, VA; 2 grandchildren, Geneah Geneus and Geoffrey Blackston, as well as 3 stepsons, 2 stepdaughters, and 9 step-grandchildren. He also leaves to mourn 3 siblings, Sammy Windless (Irish), Tina Bracey, and Samantha Bracey all of La Crosse, VA, 1 niece, Irish Windless-Bacon of Chesterfield, VA, 1 nephew, Jamar Windless, and 1 great nephew, Antonio Windless, both of La Crosse, VA and 1 great niece, Serenity Windless, of Clarksville, VA, 2 aunts, Ida (Cecil) Coleman of La Crosse, VA and Magnolia Dunson of Laurel, MD. Also, two devoted cousins, Marcus Valentine and Percell Powell, and a host of other cousins and friends.