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BRAUGHT -- J.L. Braught, 91, resident of Albuquerque since 1931, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Opal of the family home; children, Florence Higgins and husband, Michael of Raton, NM, L.J. Braught and wife, Renee of Belen, R.J. Braught and wife, Betty of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Michael D Higgins Jr. and wife, Lara Czajkowski Higgins, Kirstyn Hart and husband, Jay, Joy Forehand and husband, Jeff and Kimberlee Cash; great grandchildren, James Logan Czajkowski Higgins, Tessa Marie Czajkowski Higgins, Kye Michael Czajkowski Higgins, Krislyn Amy Hart, Christopher Matthew Hart, Stanley Braught, Juliet Jae Forehand, Joley Jaidyn Forehand, Josephine Cash, Jackson William Cash; sister, Euna Rawls; nieces, Patricia Rawls, Jennifer Schramm, Dolly Braught, Barbara Myers, Helen Cole and Dolly; nephews, Jayberry Rawls, Lynel Braught, Shannon Braught and Harry Cole, numerous friends and colleagues. Mr. Braught was preceded in death by his parents, Cloid and Florence Braught, brothers, R.D. Braught and Donald L Braught. J.L. was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and a veteran of World War II. He was a long standing member of the International Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), including the canton and encampment branches. Among the many positions he has held in the IOOF are Grand Treasurer, past grandmaster and sovereign representative. He was a past chaplain of the Sovereign Grand lodge. J.L. served on the Lovelace Clinic advisory board and was a Lovelace volunteer for more than 17 years. J.L. was one of the founder of the IOOF and Rebekahs Recreation Area near Mountainaire. He served on the camp board of governors and enjoyed working on improvements at the camp each year. He had the privilege of being the sovereign IOOF escort for the wreath placed at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Washington D.C. He retired from Lovelace Medical center as director of maintenance and continued to be active in construction estimating for National H and V. J.L. and Opal traveled more than 60,000 miles throughout the United States visiting scenic sites, friends and family. Services will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2011, 2:00 p.m., at French - University with Brother Jerry Minor officiating. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to IOOF Rebekah and Odd Fellow Recreation area, Board of Governors, sent to Gaylen Brown, Grand lodge office, 2908 Northwood Drive Farmington, NM 87401. Please visit the online guest book for J.L. Braught at www.RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE (505) 843-6333
        Published on: Fri February 25, 2011