Born James Robert Braby on May 15, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Robert Gamble Braby & Kathryn Thelma Braby. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judith Andersen Braby, son, Michael Scott Braby and wife Christine and their son, Andrew residing in Hackettstown, NJ, daughter, Suzanne Braby Mueller and husband Ronald residing in Ridgeley West Virginia and their children Dallin K. Mueller and wife, Leslie and their daughter, Talia of Portland Oregon, daughter Clarissa Mueller residing in Rigby, ID and step-son Craig Mueller residing in Winchester, VA, Jim had two sisters, Patricia Miller and Joanne Rice of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Judi and Jim met while attending East High School in Utah. They were married for Time and All Eternity in the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on August 13, 1959.
Jim worked for Conoco for 24 years before taking an early retirement. He then went on to become Vice President at an English company called Powell Dufferin and helped build an anti freeze plant for them in Chicago, IL. He was then made President of an de-icing company in Edgewater, NJ where he served for 10 years. He retired from there and went to work for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints as a Facilities Manager for 15 years. Retiring from church service just three years ago. During the years, his work moved he and his family from Sault Lake City, to Rexburg, ID, to Idaho Falls, ID to Kansas City, KS, to Houston, TX, to Omaha, NE, back to Kansas City to Downers Grove, IL, back to Houston, TX to Shreveport, LA and a final resting place of Flanders NJ.
One of his greatest joys was serving with his wife for 13 years as Temple Coordinators in Manhattan Temple. At the close of his journey, he loved spending time with family but especially, his Dear Judi. He was a strong, spiritual man who touched many live and will be greatly missed.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 12:00 Noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 156 Mountain Road, Ledgewood, NJ 07852. Burial will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chester NJ immediately after the service.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown NJ 07840. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.cochranfuenral.com
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Vicki Garner says
March 25, 2022 at 3:59 pmSo very sorry for your loss. Jim was a great person, great Bishop, a great boss, and a good friend.
Vicki Garner
Almon Clegg says
March 25, 2022 at 6:20 pmBrother Braby was a great example of Christian kindness and gentleness. He helped build the restored gospel of Jesus Christ in the northern New Jersey area. He served with devotion and long suffering during the earlier days of the establishment of the Morristown New Jersey Stake of Zion. He and his family are to be complimented for their enduring support of a good father and devoted leader.