James Frank (Jim) Brayton, 47, of Midland, died on Friday, December 15, 2006, inMidland. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 20, 2006at the Mid-Cities Community Church in Midland with Pastor Daniel Stephensofficiating. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. He will lie instate Tuesday, from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM at the funeral home.He was born on September 17, 1959, in Pasadena, California and married JenniferMichelle Burton on November 22, 2003 in Midland. Their family life filled Jim'slast few years with tremendous joy. His face was beaming afterthe birth of their son, Caleb, and he had greatly anticipated the birth of theirlittle girl.Jim grew up in Pasadena, California before moving to Lamar, Colorado when he was13. He graduated from Lamar High School, and then graduated from ColoradoSchool of Mines, with his degree in Petroleum Engineering. He came to Midlandin 1981 and was working for POGO Producing at the time of his death as aPetroleum Engineer.Having met Jesus his Savior as a teenager at camp, he took seriously hisrelationship with God. One of his greatest desires was that he would showChrist to those around him. He was a faithful member of Mid-Cities CommunityChurch for 19 years, where he served as a leader of a men's group. He was theanonymous benefactor of many whose needs came to his attention.Jim loved the outdoors, jogging, hiking and anything in the mountains. It waswhile jogging that he would spend time alone with God in prayer. In fact, hewas doing that just before he stepped into eternity, leaving to his son anddaughter a heritage of humor, generosity and a determined pursuit of Godsgrace.Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Michelle Brayton of Midland; one year oldson, Caleb James Brayton; a soon to be born daughter; his parents, Roger andJoan Brayton of Midland; one sister & brother-in-law, Deborah and James Scottof Anaheim, California; one brother, John Brayton of Gardena, California;father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mike and Vicky Burton of Midland; and onesister-in-law, Andrea Burton of Levelland.Though he left the earth much too soon for those who love him, the impact of hislife will long be felt in the lives of others.The family requests that memorials be made to Mid-Cities Community Church, 7401WCR 60, Midland, Texas 79707.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home ofMidland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
