Francis L. "Larry" Brayton, passed away on Monday, December 05, 2022 at the Mustang Creek Estates Assisted Living Center in Allen, Texas. Larry was born in Hubbardston, Michigan, February 19, 1935 to William and Irene Brayton. He grew up in Hubbardston and Lansing, Michigan. In 1954 he joined the Air Force and his service took him to Perrin Air Force Base in Sherman, Texas. That was where he met his wife, Billie "Ruth" Brayton on a blind date. Ruth and Larry were married on June 17, 1958 and spent 54 wonderful years together before her passing on January 5, 2013. They had three children and raised their family in Plano, Texas. Ruth and Larry were active in the First Baptist Church of Murphy where Larry served as a Deacon for many years. Larry loved life and always wore a smile and shared a laugh. In the end, when he could no longer speak, the smile was still there. Larry is survived by three sons - Joe and his wife Patti, William and his wife Melody and Alan, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends. Memorial Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Murphy, Texas on Thursday, January 5th , 2023 at 2:30pm. First Baptist Church Murphy Texas 800 North Murphy Road Murphy, TX 75094 Church office: (972) 424-1818