Raymond Douglas (Doug) Bramel passed away Monday, April 1 at the Pioneer Trace Nursing Home. Doug was born, Dec. 3, 1930 in Wallingford, KY to the late Lester and Cecial Bramel. He married the late Polly Marie Coots on May 19, 1967.

He worked for Henkel and McCoy Telephone Co. and later worked for Licking Valley in Flemingsburg. He was a Lance Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951-1959.

Survivors include two brothers, Amos (Helen) Bramel of Flemingsburg, Clifton (Linda) Bramel of Owingsville, KY, one sister, Ruth (Warner) Manning of Bellville, OH and also several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Doug was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Bramel of Lebanon, KY.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM Friday, April 5th, 2013 at Boone - Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. Bob Ray officiating. Burial will follow in the Wallingford Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Military rites will be performed by the W.N. Fant American Legion Post #5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834.

Pallbearers are Roy Bramel Jr., John Bramel, Ronnie Bramel, Paul Bramel, Michael Bramel, Randy Bramel, Dave Manning and Chip Wise. Honorary Pallbearers are Larry Glascock, Kenny Souder, Ronnie Knapp, Ronnie Richmond, Kevin Hardymon, and Jason Patton.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cancer Club of Flemingsburg or to the Wallingford Methodist Church.

Friends may sign the guestbook at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com