Mike Braly was born on April 20, 1958 to Charles Ray Braly and Leona Marie Rippy. He lived a life defined by being a wonderful person to anyone who met him or knew him. He always would help anyone, that was just who Mike was. He had the biggest heart, and he wasn't somebody that would give up on anyone. He was very smart, and a very hard worker. He was the most loving and wonderful dad to his children, and a beloved husband.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Braly, his father, Charles Ray Braly, his Mother, Leona Marie Rippy, and his brother, Steve Braly.
He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Michelle Lee Powell (Kenny), his son Michael Ray Braly, Jr., his stepson, Andrew Massey, his sister, Mary Massey, his brothers, Keith and Rodney Braly, his grandkids, McKayla, Remi, and Jake Powell, his step grandkids, Ashlyn & Jordan Powell, and Hunter Glenn, Dale, and Millay Massey, and his step great grandkids, Oaklyn, Jackson, and Olivia Powell, Zak Rogers, and Tate Thomas.
Visitation with the family will be held Wednesday, January 28, 2026 from 4-8 p.m., and Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home, where a Memorial Service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Mike will be laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date.
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