Len Brafford

Len Rogers Brafford, age 68 of 439 Anderson Road, Albemarle, NC, passed away on September 24, 2009 at Stanly Regional Medical Center in Albemarle. Born in Cabarrus County on January 14, 1941, he was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Louise Goodman, and his father, Frank Rogers Brafford. He was a partner with Brafford Odom & Company, LLP and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Len was graduate of Pfeiffer College and moved to Albemarle in 1965. He was a certified public accountant and served his country in the US Army and NC National Guard. He was an active member and treasurer of First Presbyterian Church. He loved his grandchildren, his family, his friends and his church very much. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Faith on the Fifth, PO Box 1578, Albemarle, NC, 28001 or to Len Rogers Brafford Endowment Scholarship Program, Stanly Community College Foundation, 141 College Drive, Albemarle, NC 28001. Len Rogers Brafford is survived by his spouse, Pamera Hudson Brafford of Albemarle; two daughters, Lori Foreman and husband, Rodney, of Norwood; Holli Lowder and husband, Brett, of Albemarle; one son, F. Rogers Brafford and wife, Valerie, of Albemarle; nine grandchildren, Bryce Midgett , Rogers Brafford, Zachary Brafford, Isabella Foreman, Kimball Midgett , Brody Lowder, Taegan Lowder, Walker Foreman and Caden Brafford; two sisters, Frankie Phillips and husband, Larry, and Susie Melton of Concord. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 25, 2009 from 6-8PM at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. At other times the family will meet at his home. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Elizabeth Ayscue and Rev. John Futterer officiating at First Presbyterian Church, Albemarle. Burial will follow at Stanly Gardens of Memory. Military honors will be conducted by Stanly County DAV, Chapter 12.