Mr. Ulysees Koot Braboy, Jr. was born on January 25, 1958, in Marion, South Carolina, to the late Ulysees Koot Braboy, Sr. and Dorothy Smith Braboy. Also, preceded in death by one sister Patricia Billings. He received his education in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and was a proud graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School.

Mr. Braboy was employed by Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center for over 30 years, where he worked in the Engineering Department. He was well known and highly respected for his strong work ethic and his remarkable ability to fix just about anything. Outside of work, he was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan and, especially, enjoyed

watching Sunday games with his beloved wife.

On Sunday, January 4, 2026, Mr. Braboy gained his eternal wings. He will be deeply missed by his church family, relatives, and friends.

He leaves to cherish his precious memories his loving wife of 23 years, Velma Braboy; two sons, Ulysees Koot Braboy III of Greensboro, NC, and Derrick Eaton of Charlotte, NC; three daughters, LaShanta (Sandra) Warren-Johnson of Virginia, Natasha (Tristan) Matthews, and Abriel Brown, both of Winston-Salem, NC; three grandsons, Michael Adams Jr., Louis Matthews, and

Zachariah Johnson; two granddaughters, Camarra Monae and Za'Vionna Eaton; and one great-grandson, Germontay Adams. He is also survived by four sisters, Rose (Daniel) Coleman, Lillie (Tommy) Covington, Cynthia Braboy, and Gail (Steve) Hairston; two brothers, Charles (Gwen) Smith and Ray (Robin) Braboy; one aunt, Leona Hammond of Trenton, New Jersey; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Memorial service for Mr. Braboy will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Antioch Christian Church.