Mr. Nolan “Buster” Edward Brackett
(June 18, 1942 - May 7, 2022)
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Funeral Location: Leevy’s Funeral Home 1831 Taylor Street Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2022 / 3:00 P.M.
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Nolan, I will miss you so much. You will always be my loving older cousin. You were a loving good person in my life. I will miss our conversation and your laughter. I have wonderful memories. Thank you for your family and emotional support. So much to express. I will always have you, Sherrill in my heart.
My love and prayers for your children ( Derrick and Dawn) and their beautiful grandchildren. God’s blessings everyday.
So shocked by the news of Nolan and Vivian’s passing. I can’t imagine how their family is feeling. I do know that God can heal all pain. May the God of Comfort embrace all their family and friends.
Rev Thomasine “Tommie” Roberts Williams
So shocked by the news of Nolan and Vivian’s passing. I can’t imagine how their family is feeling. I do know that God can heal all pain. May the God of Comfort embrace all their family and friends. “Tommie” Roberts Williams
Rest In Peace Nupe. Prayers to Family.
May the Spirit of God comfort the Brackett family.
I am beyond words. I cannot find the words to offer condolences. I pray that God with give you the peace, comfort and strength you need for now and in the days ahead. May God’s mercy and grace be with you and the family. Love you. Your cousin, Opal.
You will be missed. Our friends. Our prayers for your fsmily.
You will be missed. Our friends. Our prayers for your fsmily.
I send my love and prayers to Dawn and her brother and their children. I pray God will comfort you and strengthen you all now and in the days ahead. May the peace, mercy and love of God surround you all.
Cheryl Brown
My deepest condolences are extended to the Brackett family. “Coach Brackett” was my Physical Education and Basketball Coach in the 8th – 10th grades when I was in high school. “Coach” was admired by his players for his sincere interest in them as young men and he stayed in touch over the years. He was an excellent communicator, very knowledgeable, hands-on, tough, and most all, a gentleman.
I am indebted to him for the guidance and advice that he gave me as a basketball player and as a friend.
My prayers are with his family at this time. May the spirit of our God comfort you. 🏀 🙏🏾❤️
I can only say how sorry for the Brackett Family. I had the distinct pleasure to work in the insurance business with Nolan. He was fine gentlemen and a professional to the end. My Wife worked with his Wife and she also will be greatly missed. The angles have them together and they will walk through the pearly gates as the beautiful couple they were. Please accept the Beamus Family our heart felt sympathy for two outstanding people
My deepest confidences to Dawn and Derrick and the family.
To Dawn & Derrick & the Grands, we extend our Heartfelt Condolences to all of the family. Knowing Sherrill and Nolan and having them in our lives was truly a God Send. They were the most generous and welcoming people we had the pleasure of meeting during our time here in Columbia. Sherrill was a Tuskegee Alum along with my husband George Baker and they both were surprised they were part of some of the same circles. Remembering those Tuskegee days brought them both joy and to include Nolan and myself in the conversation made it even more special because Nolan and George also had something in common; they both LOVED JAZZ.
Rest Well My Friends and Know that God will say “Job Well Done”; you will always be with us. Thank you for making us part of your family, expanding our circle of friends and Thank You again for the many people you and Nolan brought together in your lifetime.
To The Brackett Family you all are in my prayers and have my deepest sympathy. It was a pristine privilege to know and work with Nolan at the South Carolina Department of Corrections. He was a true Friend and Brother! May God Bless his memory and may God Bless you that you may experience God in the fulness of His Grace and the Healing Power of his Love.
Shalom,
My deepest condolences to the family
Nolan rest assured that your friendship with our family is not taken lightly. You and Sherrill went out of your way to make everyone feel more than welcome in your home and was never selfish about sharing. Your family can always come to us for whatever they are in need of, for you leave an extended family to serve as a support group. Rest well our friend
Margaret & Eugene Pruitt
To the Brackett Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Nolan and I entered Benedict College together as freshmen. He was a gentle and kind person. May God be with you.
To My Dearest Dawn & Family!
My sincere condolences to You and Your Family! My heart goes out to Your Family during this very sad time!
Terry Lumpkin Olivera
With heartfelt condolences
The McMillian Family
Sending heartfelt sympathies to the Brackett Family. Nolan was a gentle giant, who will be truly missed. May you find comfort in the memories that you shared.
Your New Home Family and Friends,
Linda and Sue
Sherril, Derrick, Dawn and family. We all were sadden to hear of the passing of our friend. You have our deepest condolences. Buster was one of a kind, a fellow team mate and like a bother loved by all of us. Every time we were in town for Benedict’s Homecoming. Buster and his family invited us over to their beautiful home were we were entertained as royalty. May he rest in eternal peace. Good bye my brother we’ll see you later.
My life was made richer and we have lost a tremendous human being. His smile, friendship, compassion, and his love of his family and friends will be solely missed. Rest In Peace big fellow and thank you making Benedict College you choice for your higher education.
Our deepest condolences to the Bracket family in the passing of your loved one. He will truly be missed by everyone who knew him. I met Nolan through his marriage to “Vivian” our home girl from Barnwell. RIP.
Words cannot express the depth
of sadness in our hearts. Nolan was an admired and dear friend. Memories of his gentle, kind, snd caring spirit will be treasured.
May the peace of the Lord be with the family and all others who loved him. May his soul rest in peace.
Words cannot express the depth of sadness in our hearts. Nolan was an admired and dear friend. Memories of his gentle, kind, snd caring spirit will be treasured.
May the peace of the Lord be with the family and all others who loved him. May his soul rest in peace.
I’m so sorry to hear about the Nolan’s passing. May the special memories you shared help you through this difficult time.
Sherrill, may God embrace you and your family with peace and comfort during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Sherrill and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Nolan’s passing. May loving memories ease your pain and bring you comfort and strength. We’re praying for you and wishing you God’s peace.
Pete and Brenda Prioleau
We are saddened to know that our friend has passed. We pray that the Lord will comfort your hearts and give you peace.
My dear Cousin we are so saddened to hear about the loss of your husband. We will forever treasure the memories and the great times we have shared over the years. Be encouraged and hold on to God’s unchanging hands. He will see you through. Love you General and Nell B. Hay and family.
To Sherrill and Family,
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our cousin, Nolan. We remember when Nolan became a part of our family. We pray God’s continued blessing on you and grant you all peace knowing you have an angel watching over you. We will continue to keep you in our prayers. ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏
To the Bracket family, colleagues and acquaintances of Mr. Nolan we extend our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected by his transitioning. May you allow GOD to be all that you need throughout your bereavement. Dorethea and Donna Harris of Lugoff, SC.
We are saddened to hear of the passing of our dear brother, Brother Nolan Brackett (Columbia Alumni Chapter Spring 1988) Family: Please accept our sincerest condolences during this difficult time. May the memories and the care of those around provide comfort.
Remembering Nolan and sending heartfelt condolences to the family. God’s Peace to you.
Sherrill and Family May the comfort, peace,, and strength of God’s love keep you and family during this difficult time. You are in my prayers with deepest sympathy.
So sorry to hear of uncle Nolan’s passing. He was so smooth and great that I had to call him uncle. Even though you’ll be missed greatly, you can chill with my parents once again. My condolences to the family and I’ll be in touch
Sherrill, family members and Pam. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Keeping you in my prayers.
My friend, Big brother and ex neighbor, Gona miss our conversations laughter and time spent. You in God’s grace now but you’ll be missed by so many of us who Love you my brother. Myself and wife Valarie sends condolences to your family, praying for strength, guidance and unity, now and forever. RIP my brother.
Nolan, our great Captain on the lake, will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences is extented to Vivian and the Brackett family. We are keeping you in our prayers.
My heartfelt condolences extended to the Brackett family. I am keeping the family in my prayers.
Angie and I convey our best regards to you and yoyr family.
Nolan was a true friend and gentleman. We will truly miss him.
Heartfelt condolences to family of Brother Brackett! Prayers are extended to each of you!
Brother Cannon ’90
Sherrill and family members.
My deepest sympathy to you for your loss.
Nolan was truly an epitome of a gentleman. He was kind-hearted, gentle, friendly, pleasant with a calm demeanor.
I have the pleasure of knowing Nolan as a friend and members of a couples social club, that we both participated in.
His conversation was always positively entiwned with wisdom and knowledge.
My prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
Lean God for comfort. Your faith will see you through.
My heartfelt condolences to the Brackett family. Please know that you I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏
May 9, 2022 at 6:58 am , I sent condolences. Name did not appear. Still lifting the family in prayer🙏
My sincere condolences,
Sherrill and family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Brackett. May you find strength in Jesus.
James & Frances Creech O’Berry
May the Spirit of God comfort the Brackett family.
Sherrill, your children and rest of the family and friends, my heartfelt condolences to you all. If one knew Nolan, you knew a kindred spirit. He was always kind and a gentleman at all times. He will certainly be missed from the friendly get togethers and the welcoming he provided when in his home. We will continue to lift you all in prayer.
Condolences to the family, Mr. Brackett was a sincere person he was always so nice to my Uncle Earl at the Lake Murray. It was also a joy to work with him at Department of Corrections.
Sherrill, Derrick, Dawn and all other family and friends of Nolan, my deepest condolences are extended to you during this time of bereavement. For more than forty years, I have been a welcomed friend and guest into your home. I will cherish the fond memories of the times spent together. Nolan was kind , loving, and caring. He was a quiet, gentle giant and a great host along with the rest of his family. He will be missed. I will continue to lift the family in prayer 🙏. Sherrill know that I am here for you and the family. RIP my friend Nolan.