James Michael Bralley, age 67 of Shepherd, Texas, passed away on May 5, 2013, in Livingston, Texas. James was born on May 10, 1945, in Columbus, Georgia, to parents, James Burton Bralley and Gertrude Goins Gardner.

James is preceded in death by both of his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jesse M. Bush and Virgie M. Bush; and granddaughters, Randi Lynn Wilson and Kasi Renee Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Penny) Bralley; son, Chuck Wilson; son and daughter-in-law, Chris Bralley and Eva; son, Randall Wilson; grandchildren, Maisie Ashton Bralley, Christa Madison Bralley, Chance Christian (Hunter) Wilson, Joel Daniel Wilson, Matthew Luke Wilson, Misty Ann Wilson, Jennifer Brown, and Misty Nicole Wilson; eight great-grandchildren and one on the way; Paul C. Larson, step-father; brothers, Ward I. Bralley, Ken Larson, Keith Larson, and Tim Larson; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Buddy Brosette; numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A memorial service for James Michael Bralley will be held Friday, May 10, 2013, at 4:00 PM, at Hickory Grove Church, FM 1988 Livingston, Texas. Pastor Wayne Landrum will be officiating.

Military Honors will be provided by VFW Honor Guard Post #8568.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com