Spencer Steven Braley

Spencer Steven Braley, 42, of Tyler, Texas went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2024. Spencer was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Steven and Merrilee Braley on June 23, 1982. At the age of four, Spencer moved with his family to Palm Beach County, Florida where he was an exceptional youth athlete, excelling at golf, baseball, basketball, and football. He graduated from Wellington High School in Wellington, Florida with the class of 2000 and a large, close-knit group of friends. Golf was a true passion of Spencer’s, and he was a natural talent. After high school, he was proud to attend Oklahoma State University to be a part of their renowned golf team. He earned his degree from Valencia College in Orlando, Florida before moving to Tyler, Texas in 2005. A determined entrepreneur, Spencer taught himself to build and launch several mobile apps. He loved music and was always creating, whether it be in the third-grade handbell choir or his hip-hop music studio. His family knew Spencer to be at his brightest during the holidays. It was a Christmas tradition for him to crawl under the tree to count and organize everyone’s packages. In addition, he was a very thoughtful and enthusiastic gift giver, driving all over town more than once to search for the perfect present. He regularly delighted the family with gifts purchased on a shoestring budget. He was a proud member of Green Acres Baptist Church and a student of the Bible. Those that knew Spencer attest that his spirit was sunshine, his heart was generosity, and he loved all people. Most of all, he cherished time with friends and family. Spencer was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Jack and Pauline Braley and his maternal grandparents Curtis Faris and Frances Enz. Spencer is survived by his father and mother, Steven and Merrilee Braley, brother Gant Braley, sister-in-law Shannon Braley, nephews Jack and Barrett Braley, all of Tyler, Texas, and many beloved uncles, aunts, and cousins. A memorial service will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 15 in the Old Chapel at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas with David O. Dykes officiating. A reception will follow in the 150 Room. Arrangements are under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home, Tyler, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Spencer’s memorial tree planting https://gofund.me/540e5f06.

Spencer Steven Braley

June 23, 1982 - August 3, 2024